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Fear of the company Christmas party would of course be exaggerated. But it can’t hurt to take a few tips to heart – because if you get too crazy at the Christmas party, you can seriously jeopardize your reputation and chances in the company.
We have the tips for you to make the Christmas party a wonderful celebration without becoming a pitfall.
- Participation. Clearly: yes. Anyone who stays away from the Christmas party for reasons that are not really valid will be noticed by their absence. This is seen as disinterest.
- Dress code. The wardrobe for the evening should be chosen depending on the occasion. A group toboggan ride followed by a rest in a hut requires different clothing than a gala event. If you’re new to the company, it’s best to ask colleagues or the secretary how classy your clothing should be.
- Time frame. Punctuality should be a given. If you can’t join us until later for whatever reason, it’s best to let us know in advance. And the right time to go home? This has come when there is already a general mood of optimism. Etiquette experts advise against being part of the hard core who party until the early morning.
- Alcohol. Probably one of the biggest traps at company parties. Alcohol has brought many promising careers to an abrupt end and caused embarrassing moments in the days after the party. Be it because under his influence one allowed oneself to fraternise, to gossip or to dance on the table. The advice from experts is: less is more. And if someone else goes overboard, it’s important not to spread the word in the days that follow. First-name friendships under the influence of alcohol should not be given too much importance. It’s not a waste of time if you just continue with “you” the next day.
- Networking. Christmas parties are good ground for networks to thrive. Don’t just stay in your usual environment, also look outside the box and the boundaries of your team or department. Chat with people from other areas of work. This also broadens your horizons.
- The right distance. Too much confidentiality and even physical closeness is always sensitive in a professional environment. Even more so at Christmas parties. It’s better to keep the right distance so that you don’t offend anyone. As far as small talk is concerned: anything that is too private is considered taboo, as are illnesses, bad-mouthing colleagues and bosses, or asking for a raise. It’s better to just chat a bit about the upcoming holidays or vacation plans.
- Fasting for misery. It was a difficult year? Did you save money on the Christmas party? Don’t you like the food? You can definitely find points that are wonderful to get upset about and badmouth. But you can also just enjoy the festival.
- The day after. Have you had too much alcohol and been singing loudly or dancing on the table? It’s best to deal with it openly, experts advise. And if it went completely wrong: apologize.
- Facebook, Insta and Co. It should go without saying that various whoops and slip-ups are not filmed and then shared on social media. If you still want to post something from the celebration, you should definitely get the consent of those involved.
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