2008: out with the old, in with the new. 2weeks into the year, what New Year’s
resolutions have you broken so far, if you made any? 2weeks into the year, the holiday and the festive season still fresh on our minds, I hope y’all enjoyed every moment!
Let’s look back…It’s the end of the year schools and work closed, time to celebrate! Matric balls for matriculants, end of year bash ko varsity and… the office Christmas party! Magazines always come up with the list of things to do and to avoid during an office party.
Like a good babe, I followed these last year :- ) This was not the case for mna in December 2006 :- (DO’SCommandment one:
Thou shall attend the office party (whether you like it or not)This is a networking opportunity to schmooze with the big bosses
(your boss’ boss), use it to your advantage. Not pitching up will bring the spotlight on you, for the wrong reasons.
Commandment two:
Thou shall keep your hands to yourself and dress appropriately. T
his was an easy one 4me last year, as there’s a S-E-R-I-O-U-S lack of handsome brothas in this company!Commandment three:
Thou shall thank the organiser and the bosses (for at least pretending to appreciate you). This may improve your chances of getting a raise, a promotion and all the perks, maybe not; I don’t know you tell me.
DONT’SThe BIGGEST commandment:
thou shall not get drunk! Rather arrive there drunk already to avoid this.
The staff party began, the decorations, the food, drinks – mainly cooldrinks, there was a serious lack of alcoholic drinks. The closest thing to alcohol was Brutal Fruit. To pass time, I started sipping on them, it tasted like juice so I downed quite a few. We sat down, the wine started flowing, then the conversation and it became louder and louder. My hips started to flow as well as I “danced” (the song:
Ridin Dirty, Chamillionaire),
mingled and yes, flirted! Second Commandment:
thou shall not pig-out on the food buffetDon’t arrive on an empty stomach, because the alcohol will go straight to your head (see commandment one), rather eat something before you get there.
Bahlali, this is a tough one 4me, I spent my money on Xmas prezzies 4myself, and my kitchen cupboard is empty. If there is free food (ndiyawuvula umqala kwicala lezi) then I am there!!Commandment three:
thou shall not flirtAndile, from the Accounts department may look attractive under bar light, but not so under unflattering office lighting. So, ignore your inner predator. Workplace romances or even worse, one night stands can be disastrous!!!
There was a guy who had apparently been telling other people that he likes me, but never mentioned that to me. When we talked it was just things in general nje, but people assumed otherwise. He went after another girl there and used commandment one against me, saying “people are no longer attractive when drunk”. Ha! I was like: “Well you chubby little pig how dare you, you’re not so attractive even when you’re sober!”
I never drank just for the sake of getting drunk after that, LOL. Not for his sake I want to state!!!
1. Have you followed all the do’s and are on your way to the top?
2. Have ever gotten drunk at an office party and did or say something you regret? Or did you break the rules and survived? Anyone danced on the table?? :- )
3. Have you ever been caught up in an office romance? Did it work, proving that it’s not really such a disastrous thing to do?
4. Have you had an office affair and it blew up in your face? (Don’t worry you can share, you’re not the only that it happened to)
5. Have you ever had a one night stand with a colleague, could you look them in the eye after it? Or did it blossom into a love relationship?
Or you done ALL of the above, or know some1 who did!? Please share!!