It’s holiday office party time. How to celebrate professionally Anitra Johnson, Delaware News Journal Sat, November 30, 2024 at 10:09 AM UTC 2 min read ...

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If you are invited to the company holiday party, you should attend. While it's natural to consider declining an invitation, it's not considered proper etiquette to do so in a professional setting.

Conversation starters Another no-no for the work holiday party is talking too much about the job, according to Swann. "Do not go to the office party asking for a promotion.

While it may be tempting to decline the invitation to your company's holiday office party, it’s important to attend the event – even if only for a short while.