My job in a QA in the meat industry which means that i need to enforce rules all the time so not everyone is happy with me.
My husband used to work here as well and he will be working that night.He quit because of one of the supervisors that i still deal with.
the invitation says that they will either attend a local bar or play games at the receptionists house BYOB.Im not much of a drinker.
We have just had a lecture on working together as a team and even though everyone has included me,i am not sure if i want to go .maybe im just anti-social or maybe i just am sick of the ego's around there and need a break should i go??
2006-12-05 10:38:26 · 12 answers · asked by nobodytotalkabout 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
yes , if your in a position in authority in a company you should always go to the company party, otherwise the employees will think you are too stuck up to socialize with them. which will make them more unhappy with you
2006-12-05 10:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of companies have cut out Christmas parties all together for a variety of reasons most of them having to do with liability and finances. If your company has a Christmas party and invites you, unless you have a pre-planned obligation that day or night, its good etiquette to show up, socialize, and be on your best behavior. Don’t bring up work topics; don’t take your grudges with you. Just go, enjoy the party, and socialize with people you may not otherwise get to socialize with in your company. You can always drink Shirley Temple’s, or other drinks, if you don’t want to drink alcohol, and you don’t have to let your dislike of alcohol spoil a chance to mingle with other people in your organization.
2006-12-05 18:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I go to company christmas parties, its far different from being with the co-workers at work... u see another side of them at the party. i've even gotten along better with certain co-workers after we've spent time together outside of our work environment. i'm a supervisor and trainer at my job. Some employees say I always looks mad so when they see me away from work, i think they realize that i am not as mean as they thought.
Go and have fun
2006-12-05 18:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by half sam, half amazing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the party and if it is at a bar, order juice in a drinking glass with ice, like a real drink. stir it and walk around, talk and let everyone know you are there. then say, that you husband is working and it is about time for him to come home. You need to leave and meet him for dinner. 20 minutes max
2006-12-05 18:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for about an hour, be polite and nice, don't drink, and when they start getting drunk, take your leave. Tell them you have a neighbor's Christmas party to stop in at. Let them know you had a great time, and call it good.
2006-12-05 18:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gut up and go. You don't have to make a long evening of it.. Put on your happy face and sincerely wish your co-workers a happy holiday. I know, I know, but do it once a year for the sake of your job.
2006-12-05 18:52:46 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel that way then I wouldn't go ..Just say sorry I don't attend functions without my husband .
2006-12-05 18:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by southernn_sky_2020 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ... nobody is forced but your absence will be noted . You will be labeled anti social ... it could affect future promotions.
2006-12-05 21:54:01 · answer #8 · answered by yeah , yeah whatever 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really don't want to go, then I wouldn't go. I would do whatever your husband wants to do, go somewhere else and have fun!
2006-12-05 18:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by mandm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOR ME I THINK I'D JUST STAY HOME AND NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE DRUNKS.
2006-12-05 18:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋