Rules of conduct at the New Year corporate party

At the end of the year, in the race for the fulfillment of annual indicators, through deadlines and long lists of urgent matters, drowning out quiet panic and tooth gnashing, bright thoughts about the upcoming events break through. winter-fest. But before employees celebrate them with the closest and dearest people, many will have to pay tribute to the courtesy of their “second family” – colleagues and superiors.

For someone, this is an occasion to drink and eat goodies (the office pays), for someone, a way to relieve the accumulated labor stress for a year. They can give you a gift and have fun contests. But even at the same time, not everyone wants to go to this event.





Corporate at Work Today Editorial "Site" It will shed light on the question of whether to go party and how to behave at this event, so as not to get confused.





After the holidays, you can be surprised to notice that the boss has become worse treating you. And colleagues are staring. And you just talked frankly, poured out your soul, discussed the work, even did not give it any importance. It's a holiday! All yours! There is even a joke that, going to a corporate party, remember – you still have to work with these people.

Anna Valentinovna Kiryanova, a psychologist, philosopher and writer, puts it this way: “The corporate party is not quite a fun holiday.” This is an official event, only flavored with food, music and dancing. And drinks, of course, to help relax and relax. Forget about caution.

The holiday and without alcohol leads us to a different state, control weakens, the mood rises, a person becomes more sociable and trusting. And then you begin to dispel the consequences of your overly sincere statements.” In the blog of Anna Valentinovna you can find a lot of useful information on this topic.





“Roman Caesars were very fond of corporate parties. And Peter the Great loved to arrange corporate parties with masquerades and drinking. Stalin simply insisted on participating in corporate events. Not just feeding and watering guests, but feeding and drinking. For one simple reason: When a person is drunk, there are many unnecessary things to say. Sincere. Give all your thoughts and show all your background.

And the more generous the treat, the more a person eats and drinks, the easier it is to know what he really thinks. Therefore, the drinking of wine was simply insisted. And Ivan the Terrible generally pretended to be dying, so that the boyars arranged a corporate party without him, began to feast - on joys. And we had a good drink, and we talked! – Anna Kiryanova writes.





Mikhail Zoshchenko said, Comrade, don’t drink! With drunken eyes you can embrace the class enemy. In some companies specifically corporateize. They're watching. And the “plant ducks”, close to the authorities, only pretend to drink. They are actually listening to what you are saying. So I can tell you all the details later.

Of course, you will say that the collective is divided. However, there are often cases where work-group These are, alas, serpentarians infested with poisonous, envious snakes. So it's worth being on the watch...





New Year's party A good opportunity to change office clothes to a bright image, meet new people or communicate with colleagues in an informal setting. In such situations, everything from shoes to hairstyles matters! That's just the choice of outfit, as well as your behavior at the holiday should be paid special attention.

You dressed too pretty and expensive, danced too well, looked too attractive. Not as usual. You were shining and shining, and the glow attracts attention. Attention causes comparison, and comparison is the forerunner of envy. You may not be forgiven for your superiority and transformation.





Should I go or not? Of course, in order not to embarrass and cause any other negative feelings in employees, you can not go there at all. But the reason not to visit the corporate party should be weighty. Otherwise, rejection can affect your reputation. And then don't be surprised that the project you're applying for has been delegated to someone else.

In addition, your subordinates, and just colleagues will notice that you were not with them at such an important moment of unity. The office may hear that you are either sick or have a bad temper. It is important to remember that at the corporate party you can establish informal contacts with the people you need.





Take the opportunity to expand your connections, don't sit in the corner. If the company is large, offices are geographically separated, employees do not have functional intersections, then within the framework of one event you can make many useful and simply pleasant acquaintances. Who knows, maybe they'll help. promotion.

I also suggest you find out what hairstyle to do for a corporate party to look spectacular, stylish and appropriate for this event. Personally, I like the No. 2 and No. 5!







Not every company is able to organize celebrations for its employees, so if the evening is scheduled, then this indicates the well-being and stability of the company, because it is ready to spend significant funds on a holiday for employees. The euphoria from the upcoming celebration can cloud your mind, but it will not lead to anything good. A clear head, on the contrary, will help to avoid mistakes.

It is worth remembering even in a good organization: a corporate party is not a family holiday, but rather a family holiday. formality. And you have to be restrained, moderate and prudent, like a diplomat at a dinner party. And you can celebrate from the heart and at home, with your home.