Surviving Christmas (Parties)
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
It’s that time of year again… Bells are ringing, lights are being hung and thousands are invading the malls, prepared for epic battle, in search of the perfect gift. No, it’s not wedding season… It’s Christmas. And with it comes those perfect occasions we all dread, at least in some small capacity, in the deepest recesses in the pits of our stomachs: The Christmas Party. Be it at home with our relatives or at the office with the co-workers, it’s go time for awkwardness.
You probably thought it couldn’t get much worse than Thanksgiving… But it can… And it will. Family gatherings can be a lot like a bad relationship after you’re out of it… You look back and remember the good parts with complete amnesia about all the bad parts. But then, as soon as you walk back in the door, it all comes flooding back to you. And all of a sudden, you want out. Where’s my jacket? “I think someone has $#!% on the coats!” Office parties aren’t any better. What’s worse than being paid to spend all day with people you can barely stand in the first place? Not being paid to spend a night with people you can barely stand in the first place. You might be thinking right now “No way. I love my family and I have great co-workers.” But deep down, you know it’s true. And so, in the spirit of giving, in this episode I will share with you some tips for surviving those maladroit moments. (more…)