Holiday Office Party/Social: Are You Attending?

[AKA2D '91]

Are you attending your jobs' holiday party/social this year?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Undecided
D. N/A

[skeeliteful]

I wll not be attending my office holiday dinner. It's more for families to get together. Those of us that are single or not from here are made to feel like outcasts. Plus...if I'm going to be around them in a social setting, I'm going to need some alcohol.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by skeeliteful

I wll not be attending my office holiday dinner. It's more for families to get together. Those of us that are single or not from here are made to feel like outcasts. Plus...if I'm going to be around them in a social setting, I'm going to need some alcohol.

This year was my first year attending only because it was held right after work in our building instead of at a facility on a Friday night where they encourage "party attire." It was a lot of fun. LOTS of alcohol including apple martinis. We had each room as a country with that country's cuisine. Lots of fun hanging out with drunk co-workers, LOL. I saw some people in a better light last week. Funny to see the Greeks wear leis in their org's colors too.

Great raffle prizes but I didn't win any. Someone won a $3000 cruise voucher.

[tld221]

everyone in my office has been talking about this like it is princess di's wedding or something (sorry couldnt think of a more recent example)! being that my last day is the 15th and the party is the 14th, i will be in there drinking up all the free top-shelf liquor my company has to offer.

[delph998]

I actually helped plan our company holiday party. Our theme is Game Show Mania so we're playing Jeapardy! and other games. I'm looking forward to it.

[lovelyivy84]

Originally Posted by skeeliteful

I wll not be attending my office holiday dinner. It's more for families to get together. Those of us that are single or not from here are made to feel like outcasts. Plus...if I'm going to be around them in a social setting, I'm going to need some alcohol.

Quoted because it pretty accurately describes my stuation, except for the single part. I dont have kids, I have no desire to hear any hippie bands playing, and i dont like kids with no home training, of which there are MANY at this event.

At the best of times I need alchohol to interact socially with the people I work with.

[FeeFee]

There's a division-wide holiday party scheduled, but I'm not going to that. The support staff, however is planning a separate party for the 21st - I'm supplying the libations. The 22nd is my compressed day off.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by FeeFee

The support staff, however is planning a separate party for the 21st - I'm supplying the libations. The 22nd is my compressed day off.

Fee's translation: "I'm gon have errrrrbody up in there on tilt!"

I've been in my new office about 2 months and this is a pretty sedate crew, so I don't expect anything too wild at next weeks' party. I do have to find something ($20) for the office gift exchange. <---good ideas appreciated.

[FeeFee]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Fee's translation: "I'm gon have errrrrbody up in there on tilt!"

And you know this Mayne!!!!!!

[Honeykiss1974]

I'm going. This year, my department will be doing to a dinner/live show at a music theater, so it should be interesting. I will also be mooching off of another department's Christmas party (I work with them) where we will be going to dinner and a movie (this movie theater is set up like a restaurant so it literally is - dinner and a movie).

Originally Posted by TonyB06

I do have to find something ($20) for the office gift exchange. <---good ideas appreciated.

My suggestions are:
A bottle of wine (you wouldn't believe how people act over trying to get this)
A Christmas CD
A cookie basket
A nice insulated mug (for hot or cold drinks)

Hope this helps

[Intense1920]

I'm not going. Supposedly, the organizers didn't realize that it was time again. So, they sent out an email on Monday saying that the party is next week Thursday and for people to pay for their tickets by tomorrow. I've never been to a DAYTIME office party (it starts at 11:30 AM) or an office party where I had to pay. I'd rather spend my money going out to dinner with friends.

[jojapeach]

We're having a holiday meal at a great Italian restaurant. And my small company is paying! Oh...I'll be there! Best part: it's in the middle of a Friday afternoon! Beautiful! Drinking: I 'on know yet.

I never attended the holiday party for another company that employed me for nearly 3 years. I loathed upper management, and I didn't want to get dressed up to act like I was holly and jolly with those people.

[Still BLUTANG]

this is the ONE THING i miss about my old job - partying. We held last year's on a ship, wonderful food and flowing bar.

My current job seems like we're having a potluck/pizza party type thing. I KNOW we won't have any drinks but juice and soda. Oh well. Free food so i won't complain.

[delph998]

Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

this is the ONE THING i miss about my old job - partying. We held last year's on a ship, wonderful food and flowing bar.

My current job seems like we're having a potluck/pizza party type thing. I KNOW we won't have any drinks but juice and soda. Oh well. Free food so i won't complain.

That sucks! But enjoy the free food, I guess.

[eveready1908]

Originally Posted by AKA2D '91

Are you attending your jobs' holiday party/social this year?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Undecided
D. N/A

Nope, I don't much care for many of my coworkers and I would rather spend my time with persons I enjoy...