Tell Us About Your Company Holiday Party and We'll Tell You How to Wear Your Hair

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When it comes the time to step away from your desk and get festive with your coworkers, what should you do your hair? Fill us in on the details of your job's holiday party, and we'll help you find the perfect style!

Where does your company hold their holiday party?

We go to an upscale restaurant.

We go to a steakhouse.
We use the break room.

It varies from year to year.

Are you allowed to decorate your office?

They hire a company to decorate for the holidays.

Everyone decorates their own space.
We are not permitted to decorate for the holidays.

We decorate the whole building!

Which holiday decoration might be found on your desk?

Reindeer

Snowman
Santa

Nativity scene

What does your company usually give employees as gifts?

We usually get a bonus check.

We get a box of chocolates.
We get a thank you card.

Our boss buys personalized gifts.

What kind of music is played at your party?

The music is provided by the venue.

We each take turns playing music.
There's a lot of Christmas carols blasting through the air.

I don't recall any music.

Which non-alcoholic drink would your coworkers like most?

Shirley Temple

Ice Cream Punch
Egg Nog

Soda

How would you make sure your drunken coworker gets home from the holiday party?

I would get them a cab.

I would call their significant other.
I would give them a ride.

I would make coffee and sober them up.

Does your office holiday party get a little wild?

I wish!

It gets silly, but wild is a stretch.
Some of my coworkers get a little crazy.

Everyone lets their hair down - even the boss!

Which version of a gift exchange does your company use?

We don't have a gift exchange.

White Elephant
Dirty Santa

Secret Santa

Which charity would your company support during the holidays?

Toys for Tots

The Salvation Army
Make-a-Wish Foundation

A.S.P.C.A.

Which department gets the drunkest at company parties?

Accounting

Marketing
Customer service

Retail

What do you think your boss deserves as a gift?

My boss deserves a lump of coal.

My boss deserves more than money can buy.
My boss deserves a nice gift certificate.

My boss deserves to give me three extra weeks off.

When does your company hold their holiday party?

We hold the party the last day we work before the holiday break.

The party is held the Friday before the holiday.
The party is held after work.

We hold our party on Christmas Eve.

What kind of cookies would you take to the party?

Lady Fingers

Snickerdoodles
Oatmeal Raisin

Chocolate Chip

If you had to buy a gift for an unknown coworker, what would you buy?

I would buy a classic board game.

I would buy a bottle of wine.
I would get gift certificates for a nice restaurant.

I would buy a nice pen.

Does anyone give a speech at your office party?

One of the accountants usually gets drunk and gives a speech.

My boss gives a speech.
Each department head gives a speech to their teams.

We have a special speaker every year.

Which word best describes the mood at your company's party?

Stuffy

Chill
Goofy

Subdued

Will you do any dancing with your coworkers?

I really hope there's no dancing.

We dance a little.
We don't have time for dancing.

Some of us dance, some of us laugh.

What kind of food does your company serve at the holiday party?

It depends on the restaurant.

They usually have something catered.
We have a potluck.

It's usually something like donuts.

What are you most likely to wear?

I'll wear a nice dress.

I'll wear dressy clothes.
I'll wear what I wore to work that day.

I haven't given it much thought yet.

Do you enjoy your company's holiday parties?

They are tolerable.

I do enjoy them.
They are a blast.

I try to skip out early.

What do you do after your holiday party?

I go home.

My coworkers and I go out for some fun.
I go right back to work.

I go find a more lively party.

Does Santa Claus come to your party?

Santa is busy at the North Pole during to attend our party.

Santa does make an appearance.
My boss comes dressed as Santa.

Sometimes, I dress up as Santa.

Do you take a guest to your holiday party?

I take my significant other to my company events.

We are not allowed to bring guests.
We bring our children.

My best friend comes along with me.

How long do your parties last?

Our party lasts an entire evening.

Our party lasts a few hours.
Our party takes place on our lunch break.

They last a long time, but I try to make a quick exit.

Would you ever spike the punch at an office party?

That's a tempting idea!

No, some of my co-workers do not drink.
I wouldn't, but someone did a few years ago.

I hope someone spikes the punch this year!

How long does it take you to get ready for your holiday party?

It takes at least an hour.

It takes about half an hour.
It takes me no time at all.

I can be ready in 10 minutes.

What kind of decorations does your office use?

The office is filled with poinsettias.

Someone always puts up a tree.
There seem to be a lot of lights.

We use decorations from every faith.

If your company held a holiday potluck, what would you take?

I would take a fancy cheese tray.

I would take Sloppy Joes.
I would take soup.

I would take potato chips.

What is the best part of your holiday party?

It's nice to spend time with my co-workers.

I enjoy the gifts.
The food is always good.

I like getting time away from my desk.

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