TriNet director of human capital services Jackie Breslin tells Business Insider: "Give a compliment that is appropriate and won't make a coworker uncomfortable. A fair number of workplace complaints regarding inappropriate conduct have an origin at the company holiday party."
3. Don't twerk. Don't dab
Miley's over twerking, you should be too. And dabbing? Keep it to yourself.
4. Don't try and take the party somewhere else afterwards
Before you decide to hitch a ride to Ponsonby with Mike from accounts, remind yourself how awkward you felt making small talk with him two hours earlier. It will be even worse on Monday.
5. Don't do shots
Sure, it feels like a swift way to smooth the awkward banter, but it will end badly. We promise.
6. Don't confess your blunders to your boss
They may seem more chummy out of the harsh office lighting, but this is not the time to reveal your biggest stuff ups. It's never the time.
7. Don't succumb to office gossip
If you're not okay with feeding the rumour mill in the work place, don't resort to doing so as a way to make conversation at your office party.
8. Choose your costume wisely
You can be excused for getting a little intoxicated. But you will never live down flashing your colleagues.
9. Don't harrass the DJ
He's probably your boss's son.
10. Plan your exit strategy
Before they hit the lights and you realise you're really in an office space disguised as a bar, get the hell out of there.
