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Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts

Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts. Mrs.. Dougherty WBL Coordinator/Teacher tdougherty@jecsd.org. What Do You Think Is Appropriate Behavior At A Holiday Party? Answer True or False!. Spend the time talking with your friends Talk shop – it is a work function

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Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts

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  1. Holiday Party Do’s and Don’ts Mrs.. Dougherty WBL Coordinator/Teacher tdougherty@jecsd.org

  2. What Do You Think Is Appropriate Behavior At A Holiday Party?Answer True or False! • Spend the time talking with your friends • Talk shop – it is a work function • Dress all out – have fun with your attire • Party hard – why not, it’s free • Try to hook up with the office eye candy • Send funny texts to coworkers at the party • Be the life of the party

  3. What you should DO at a party: • RSVP to the invitation • RSVP is an abbreviation for the French phrase "Respondez S'il Vous Plait." In English, RSVP stands for "Reply Please!"

  4. Schmooze – don’t lose! • Small talk leads to big talk • Network, network, network

  5. Focus Conversation on the Event • The season is the reason • Keep conversations upbeat and positive

  6. Act Like a Host • Be interested • Pay attention • Make others feel comfortable around you

  7. Treat Spouses/Guests With Respect • Introduce them • Include them in the conversation

  8. Remember…. • Company holiday parties are still business • Dress and act appropriately and professionally • Someone may be watching you

  9. What you should NOT do at a party: • If you are of the legal drinking age, you should not drink excessively • You don’t want to be the topic of Mondays water cooler conversation

  10. Don’t Touch Inappropriately • Avoid PDA’s (Public Displays of Affection)

  11. Don’t Forget to Listen and Observe • Your behavior could be a career builder or career buster!

  12. Don’t Forget to Detach From Techie Toys • Don’t bring cell phones, Bluetooth headsets and mp3 players NO

  13. Interrupt Complain Ridicule Compete Correct Interrogate Brag These are conversation killers that close the doors to opportunity! Don’t -

  14. NOW - What Do You Think Is Appropriate Behavior At A Holiday Party?Answer True or False! • Spend the time talking with your friends • Talk shop – it is a work function • Dress all out – have fun with your attire • Party hard – why not, it’s free • Try to hook up with the office eye candy • Send funny texts to coworkers at the party • Be the life of the party

  15. Answers • Schmooze – don’t lose! Small talk leads to big talk. • Focus Conversation on the Event. • Dress appropriately and professionally. Company parties are still business. • If you are of the legal drinking age, do not drink excessively. Remember, someone may be watching you. • Don’t Touch Inappropriately – no PDA’s (Public Displays of Affection). • Don’t bring cell phones, Bluetooth headsets and mp3 players. • Act professionally, you don’t want to be the topic of Mondays water cooler conversation

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