It's Party Time

• Unless the invitation specifies otherwise, R.S.V.P. Ensure your host or hostess knows of your intent to attend. Alternatively, if you will not be able to attend, communicate your regrets.
   
• Remember, once you have communicated you will attend, only an emergency excuses your absence.
   
• Eat a small snack before you leave for the event. This will help you avoid over-grazing at the buffet table.
   
• If the event is scheduled to take place after work, appropriate attire includes business dress. Ladies may add a bit of sparkle by wearing a sequined sweater.
   
• Make sure you mingle. Spend no more than 15 minutes with any one person or group of people.  
   
• Even at an office party, try to avoid talking about work. Instead, use the event to connect with others on more personal basis. If someone else raises a work topic, speak only in positive terms.
   
• Whatever you do, consume alcoholic beverages with caution. More than one person’s reputation has been ruined by one too many laced-with-liquor egg nogs. Make sure you keep your reputation in tact.

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