11 mistakes to avoid making at a company dinner

Christmas is coming and with it company dinners. You have worked very hard all year and tonight can be a fun night.

A good dinner, some laughs and on top of that you don't pay. What else do you want! Company dinners can be a kind of catharsis after a year locked up in the office, where you can spend a night out with the people you share the most hours a day. More than with your partner...

How to behave at the company dinner

Company dinners are common in December, just before Christmas. Although some companies, especially those with temporary contract staff (for example, in the tourism sector), they can organize them when the strong season ends and carry out a large reduction of staff until the season following. But regardless of the date, company dinners are not a night out with friends, but with your co-workers and your superiors.

Therefore, it should not be forgotten that at the company dinner the boss will be present (or bosses and superiors) and, therefore, it is important to take care of your reputation, your image and so as not to diminish your stay in the company. It goes without saying that in these acts it is necessary to dress appropriately, according to the situation and the place and it is necessary to arrive on time. But, also, if you do not want to cause a bad impression away from the work environment, be aware of the tips that I offer you below, which will surely be useful for you not to get hurt at dinner company:

1. Don't sit close to the boss

If you don't want to be in the eye of the storm for the whole evening, the best thing you can do is not sit near the boss. Unless you are in a great relationship and want to sit together, avoid that area of ​​the table.

You will surely want to enjoy the night, so the ideal is to sit somewhere else, with your companions, where you can be you and enjoy their company. Therefore, it is important that you arrive on time and do not end up sitting right next to your superior because the other seats are occupied.

2. Do not criticize

Remember that company night is a night in which you should put aside work-related issues. The best thing is to enjoy this pleasant moment and have a good time with your colleagues.

But the most important thing, and this should not be forgotten, is to avoid these situations to criticize your colleagues or bosses. Watch your words, don't make the mistake of being a loudmouth.

3. Don't be the boss's ball

If the advice of point one is not to sit near the boss, at this point, I remind you that It is important that you do not go to the other extremes and be "the ball".

Regardless of whether your superior is bothered or not, your colleagues will surely notice of your attitude and this will not benefit you at all, because you can make enemies within the company.

4. Don't flirt with a partner in front of everyone

We can all feel attracted to that partner we like so much, and sometimes that feeling can be mutual. What you do in your privacy is your problem.

However, if you let everyone know that there is more to you than just a working relationship, the whole office will soon know. It's fine if you're both serious, but if it's a "roll", the best is discretion. It goes without saying that if either of you has a partner, this can end badly.

5. Be careful with the drinks (especially if you work the next day)

People already take it for granted that tonight is a night to laugh and enjoy wine and a glass. In our culture, for many people, the nights out are not understood without the consumption of alcohol. This habit is not exactly good, but it is a socially accepted reality, and no one is going to look down on you if you drink a drink.

Now, if you drink too much, you will look bad in front of your company colleagues and your boss, and you can become the laughing stock of the next few weeks in the office.

6. Do not talk with your mouth full

This is a different night than a working day would be, but that does not mean that we should lose our temper and let ourselves be carried away by bad manners. Therefore, be polite and don't talk with your mouth full.

7. Avoid sitting next to someone you don't get along with in the company

As mentioned, if possible, the ideal is to sit away from the boss. nevertheless, Another place that can make you uncomfortable at the table is sitting next to someone with whom you do not have a good relationship in the company. If you don't want to have an unpleasant time, find another place where you feel more comfortable.

8. Be careful with the social networks

New technologies and social networks are also present at these parties. So, if you want to preserve your privacy, avoid selfies or photos that may compromise you. I'm sure you'll appreciate it the next day.

9. Behave at the table and at the party

At the table and at the party you must maintain your composure and show yourself respectful and polite. It is easy that with a few drinks too many we lose our bearings or our manners. So, if you don't want your boss to have a bad image of you, behave like an adult.

10. Be careful with what you say

Alcohol can also loosen us and the informal situation that we can find ourselves at a company dinner can relax us. We must take care of our words, not only in terms of criticism. For example, when telling a partner that you like them or when talking about compromising topics.

11. Don't even think about taking your partner

Company dinners are generally for employees. If the other guests go alone and if they have not told you that it is allowed to attend with a partner, do not be the exception. Besides, you can end up isolated and talking about your personal life in a place that is not ideal.