It's the most wonderful time of the year: office holiday party time! Wait, you're not excited about the prospect of a boozy evening with your colleagues? Allow us to give you a few pointers. In the latest installment of "You're Welcome with Adam Rapoport," our editor in chief talks about how to be the guest with the best at your office bash. From how much to drink to whether or not you should do karaoke, here's how to have a party you'll always remember. Or, a night you would have remembered, were it not for that last vodka soda.
If you drink alcohol, the time to partake is now. If you don't, feel free to get crazy with the seltzer and lime.
The younger you are, the more license you have to get a little tipsy, according to Rapoport. We'll remember that for our own party…
Unless your office is offering a sit-down meal, don't be that guy or gal with the loaded plate. Besides, eating a healthy snack beforehand is just smart when you're consuming alcohol.
You don't need to put on a ball gown or tux, but make the effort: change your shoes, put on a nicer shirt, and get a little spiffed up.
Karaoke not your bag of tricks? Perhaps a little liquid courage will help you warm up those pipes.
You know that saying, "Dance like nobody's watching?" At your office party, everyone is definitely watching. Feel free to cut a rug—but only if you've got the moves to back up the big talk.
Yes, you can gossip about your co-workers, says Rapoport. No, you may not talk about that big project.
There should definitely be something to talk about in the office kitchen the next morning. Just be prepared to take the heat if you're the butt of the joke.
Above all, have fun. It is a party, after all.