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Company Holiday party, to drink or not to drink?? That is the question.  email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620) 5 years ago

Do you think it is approriate to drink at your company holiday party? Do you set a limit so that you do not make a fool of yourself? What if it is your spouses company holiday party? Does it make a difference? Does your company offer a holiday party with drinks?

My company has a wonderful "company only" holiday party with alcohol. I have noticed over the last few years that several people like to drink. They don't get to the point of making a fool of theirselves, but they start slurring their words. I do not have a problem with it because they are not offending me, but I just wanted other peoples opinions.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 19/100. UnselfishShellfish (1081)   ranked 12,232 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

As long as you set limits before you go, you'll be fine.

The company I used to work for had their annual party at a Mexican restaurant with tons of tequilia and margaritas to go around. I had one to many that night, but did not drive home. I didn't get naked and table dance for my boss or anything, but I did get very quiet. I always get quiet when I drink, but we had a blast.


myLot reputation of 91/100. jillbeth (2270)   ranked 5,035 out of 26,920 in people  5 years ago

You get quiet? How unusual. Too bad it doesn't affect everybody that way. There would be a lot less bar fights!


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

That is unusual that you get quiet when you are drinking. Most people get loud and obnoxious. Well having one to many when you don't get loud, naked or table dance is not a bad thing as long as you are not driving.

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. kykidd (4829)   ranked 1,299 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

I think if everyone else is drinker and you like to have a drink occasionally there is nothing wrong with having a social drink with your work associates during the holidays.


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

Good point. As long as everyone else is having a drink and you like to drink yourself then there is nothing wrong with it. As long as you are sensible about it.

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3. xreesex (98)   ranked 11,331 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

I think it's ok to have a drink or two at your holiday party, however since it's in a work enviornment and your bosses will be there, I would say more than is a BIG no no. No one wants to see the people they have hired falling down drunk. It makes you look bad, and could lead to some seriously embrassing stories later! Who wants to be remembered as the guy who got so drunk he sang songs on tables with his butt hanging out and the punch bowl on his head?! Also, it could lead to some sexual situations that would most likely be inappropriate since it's people you work with.


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

True, you don't want to be the person with the embarrasing stories. I guess you are right when saying that bosses don't want to see the people they hired falling down drunk. That could lead to an embarrasing situation.

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4. myLot reputation of 94/100. magikrose (4960)   ranked 2,784 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

honestly I think it is ok to drink but in moderation. I dont think it is right to drink to the point of actually getting drunk especially on company property with all your bosses there watching you. However having a drink or two I feel is ok as long as you can drive home after.


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

Having a drink or two I agree. I want to be capable of driving home afterwards, so I would not drink more than that anyways. I am not much of a drinker, so one or two is fine for me.

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5. myLot reputation of 91/100. jillbeth (2270)   ranked 5,035 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

If alcohol is being served, it is appropriate to drink. But keep it under control so you don't embarras yourself or your spouse. You or they have to work with these people every day! It's just too bad that some people think they can't have a good time if alcohol isn't involved.


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

Thanks for the comment. A lot of people can have a good time without alcohol, but some people just enjoy having a couple in order to relax. After all the work we do here at work we all deserve to relax every once in a while.

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. TerryZ (11452)   ranked 314 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

Hi LilMissB I use to drink at holiday parties. But the last couple of years I havent. I like to watch everyone get drunk.LOL It can be very entertaining!LOLIm happy with just drinking soda or coffee. My husband will have a couple of beers but he knows his limits. Happy partying! Be safe!


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

Thanks Terri. I am not much of a drinker myself and I hardly ever drink to get drunk. I like to have a couple every once in a while just to relax and have fun. I definately know my limits and usually only have one or two at our company Christmas party. You are right, it is fun to watch everyone else.

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7. RupertSciamenna (19)   ranked 14,031 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

I think that drinking one or two glasses is not a problem, but, obviously, is not right to drink as much as slurry your words or make fool of yourself. In fact if you are only with your friends, it could be very wonderful, but if you are with your boss ... it could be very embarassing!!!


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

Thanks for the comment. I usually only have one of two just because of the fact that my boss is there. I am not the type of person that likes to make a fool of myself, so I usually stick to a one or two glass limit.

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. blueunicorn (1269)   ranked 1,790 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

I personally don't think alcohol has a place at anything company related. That is just my opinion, though.


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

Thanks for the opinion. I agree in some ways. If it were my company I am not so sure that I would offer alcohol either for the liability purposes of it.


myLot reputation of 97/100. blueunicorn (1269)   ranked 1,790 out of 26,920 in people  5 years ago

The liablity would definately scare me as a business owner. To each his own, though.

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9. myLot reputation of 90/100. bonbon664 (2528)   ranked 1,005 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

Work and alchohol generally don't mix. Even if they say, "go ahead, let loose", there are always people watching. You don't want to be the topic of conversation at the office on Monday because of your bad behaviour. One or two is ok, but, no more than that.


myLot reputation of 98/100. LilMissB (620)  5 years ago

I agree, I always set my limit to one or two if I have any at all. I agree that there is always someone watching, but our gang of people around my work are really good to one another, so we all pretty much get a long.

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10. myLot reputation of 90/100. nkhanna (867)   ranked 3,678 out of 26,920 in people   5 years ago

hi LilMiss.i think drinking a glass a or two does ont make any difference.however too much should be avoided.since its a social gethering and many a times people force you to take drink and thne you really cannot avoid,then its ok to take.i dont drink at all.however my partner does occasionally.be it my company;s party or his,i do not drink because i think it does no good to me,however for my partner drinking a glass in social gethering is ok.however drinking excess is not at all accepted in company's party.

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