It's that time of year again, and before you put on that holiday red and green dress, or Christmas Tree tie, I would like to help you out with a few tips that will let you enjoy your holiday party, get you home safe, and still be employed when you go back to work.
NUMBER 5: DON'T ASK YOUR BARTENDER TO POUR EXTRA ALCOHOL
Whether or not it's a hosted or cash bar, don't tell the bartender to put a little more in your drink. We get it, you're a lush. Either that or you have never been out to a place that serves alcohol. Either way, the bar will not be going anywhere for a couple of hours. Meaning, that after you finish one drink, you can go back and get another. Anybody who asks for more booze in their cocktail has just become a target for ridicule amongst the service staff. Save your breath for the meaningless conversation you are going to have with the coworkers that you probably don't like.
NUMBER 4: THE PARTY IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO ASK YOUR BOSS WHY HE/SHE DIDN'T LIKE YOUR PRESENTATION.
There are other things to talk about besides work. This is a good place to practice that. Kind of like how you shouldn't talk about religion or politics on a first date, the same applies here. This is an important one to remember early on because, as the night goes on, and everybody gets hammered, it will be good to know that you haven't said anything to your boss that will revoke your invitation to next year's party.
NUMBER 3: UBER UBER UBER
Save yourself some time and grief and Uber, Lift, Cab, Unicorn, or Rickshaw your way to and from the party. How are you going to make it back to work if you are stuck in the drunk-tank?
NUMBER 2: THE PARTY IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO TELL YOUR COWORKER THAT YOU HAVE A THING FOR THEM.
Office hook-ups are probably going to happen, but remember, they usually end up getting broken up by security, the boss's wife or husband, or the cleaning crew to tell you that the party ended three hours ago, and the two of you passed out on top of each other in the utility closet.
NUMBER 1: TIP YOUR BARTENDER
You are not paying for the party, and since it's a "holiday" party, show some love and throw down some cash on the bar. We are trying to make your party as jolly as possible, and nothing says "Ho Ho Ho" more than some 10's and 20's in the tip jar. (Not just talking about the office whore.) Just like you got that end-of-the-year-bonus at the office, getting extra cash during the holidays is our bonus in the service industry.
HAPPY HOLIDAY PARTYING!!!
Until next time... Server's don't pay their rent with compliments.
"Bitter. Party of 1? Your table is ready."
ITUNES
STITCHER
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BITTER THAN THIS!
NUMBER 5: DON'T ASK YOUR BARTENDER TO POUR EXTRA ALCOHOL
Whether or not it's a hosted or cash bar, don't tell the bartender to put a little more in your drink. We get it, you're a lush. Either that or you have never been out to a place that serves alcohol. Either way, the bar will not be going anywhere for a couple of hours. Meaning, that after you finish one drink, you can go back and get another. Anybody who asks for more booze in their cocktail has just become a target for ridicule amongst the service staff. Save your breath for the meaningless conversation you are going to have with the coworkers that you probably don't like.
NUMBER 4: THE PARTY IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO ASK YOUR BOSS WHY HE/SHE DIDN'T LIKE YOUR PRESENTATION.
There are other things to talk about besides work. This is a good place to practice that. Kind of like how you shouldn't talk about religion or politics on a first date, the same applies here. This is an important one to remember early on because, as the night goes on, and everybody gets hammered, it will be good to know that you haven't said anything to your boss that will revoke your invitation to next year's party.
NUMBER 3: UBER UBER UBER
Save yourself some time and grief and Uber, Lift, Cab, Unicorn, or Rickshaw your way to and from the party. How are you going to make it back to work if you are stuck in the drunk-tank?
NUMBER 2: THE PARTY IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO TELL YOUR COWORKER THAT YOU HAVE A THING FOR THEM.
Office hook-ups are probably going to happen, but remember, they usually end up getting broken up by security, the boss's wife or husband, or the cleaning crew to tell you that the party ended three hours ago, and the two of you passed out on top of each other in the utility closet.
NUMBER 1: TIP YOUR BARTENDER
You are not paying for the party, and since it's a "holiday" party, show some love and throw down some cash on the bar. We are trying to make your party as jolly as possible, and nothing says "Ho Ho Ho" more than some 10's and 20's in the tip jar. (Not just talking about the office whore.) Just like you got that end-of-the-year-bonus at the office, getting extra cash during the holidays is our bonus in the service industry.
HAPPY HOLIDAY PARTYING!!!
Until next time... Server's don't pay their rent with compliments.
"Bitter. Party of 1? Your table is ready."
ITUNES
STITCHER
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BITTER THAN THIS!
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