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02nd Dec 2015

5 awkward things that are guaranteed to happen at this year’s office Christmas party

Deck the office halls

JOE

Is your workplace having a Christmas party this year?

If your answer was ‘yes’ then there are a few things you must remember. After all, it’s been a while since last year’s one and nobody wants a repeat of the 2014 mistletoe massacre now, do we?

So put on that festive jumper and get ready to find out the 5 things that are guaranteed to happen at every Christmas party this year.

Awkward mistletoe moments

There are only three certainties in life – tax, death and the fact that you will be caught under the mistletoe at your work Christmas party with the last person you would ever want to kiss.

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Two will become one

Of course, not everyone will be avoiding the mistletoe. This is the night for the pair that obviously fancy the arse off each other to finally lose their inhibitions and embarrassingly give it a go underneath the romantic shrub.

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The mouse will turn into a lion

There’s always at least one timid, quiet person who comes out of their skin completely when they have a few drinks. The Christmas party might be the only night of the year this person ventures out of their shell… let them enjoy it.

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Your boss will inevitably get drunk and tell you exactly what they think of you

So you thought it was fine being late two days last month… think again. Your boss has been waiting for the moment to tell you and now that a few drinks have been had, they’re only too happy to share their feelings with you.

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Everybody will awkwardly pretend they don’t remember any of it the following day

Selective amnesia is a condition that takes over most offices the day after the Christmas office party. And thank god for that too…

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