Exercise Good Judgment At The Office Holiday Party

Dont let your guard down.Career mishaps often happen when you begin talking without being aware of your audience. Throwing off your formal work personality and letting your relaxed way of interacting take over can be a mistake. The truth is you still are at work just in a different capacity. While having fun and celebrating is the goal, you need to maintain the same good taste and sensitivity you would during the work day. Your Tina Fey routine may be hysterical but your coworkers may be rolling their eyes, says Chris Jahnke, author of The Well-Spoken Woman . Dont drink excessively.Mixing alcohol with informal conversations can create the perfect storm. Suddenly youre letting off steam and talking about how you really feel about a company policy or your new boss. this one Drinking excessively tends to impair your judgment. There are countless stories about employees flirting with colleagues spouses or making inappropriate comments. You dont want to be remembered for becoming intoxicated at an office event. <br>Full story: http://blog.chron.com/careerrescue/2013/12/exercise-good-judgment-at-the-office-holiday-party/