舉辦辦公室節日派對的另類指南大綱
With Christmas less than three weeks away, tis the season for gift wrapping and cookie baking. And if you're a business reporter, it's also the time of year for public relations representatives to clog your inbox with pitches about "proper" holiday party etiquette, like a plump Santa making his way through a narrow chimney.
現在距離聖誕節還有不到三週時間，又到了包禮物、做餅乾的時節。而如果你是一名財經記者，現在你的郵箱裏肯定塞滿了公關代表們寄來的推銷郵件，向你推薦所謂“恰當的”節日派對禮儀，就好像一個胖乎乎、圓滾滾的聖誕老人正在費力穿過狹窄的煙囪，來到你的面前。There's one cardinal rule for holiday parties: celebrate in moderation. But why leave it at that? Here's the sage advice we have received so far.
節日派對有一個基本的原則：慶祝活動要適度。爲什麼？不妨看看我們截至目前爲止收到的一些明智的建議。Designate a party pooper
指定一名派對破壞者
"Assign someone in HR and/or management to monitor behavior and to ensure that all in attendance maintain a semi-professional level of behavior."
“指定人力資源部和/或管理層的某個人，監督大家的行爲，確保所有出席派對的人言行舉止保持在半專業的水平。”Schedule pointless meetings
安排務虛會"Create a party committee and be inclusive with the planning."
“組建一個派對籌委會，總攬派對的一切企劃事宜。”And send even more pointless emails
發送電子郵件提醒員工"Send a memo reminding employees that the holiday party is a business-related function and appropriate conduct is expected."
“發送一封備忘錄，提醒員工節日派對是與公司業務相關的一項活動，希望大家舉止得體。”Booze at noon, anyone?
中午痛痛快快喝一頓，有人去嗎？"Considering having the party during the day time or as a family event to limit the consumption of alcohol (e.g., spouses may be more likely to monitor the employee's drinking or act as the designated driver)."
“考慮在白天舉行派對，或者把派對辦成一次家庭活動，限制酒水的消費（比如，配偶更有可能監督員工飲酒，或者擔任代駕司機）。”Force small talk
強制閒聊"Make sure your management staff attends. Mingling all levels of personnel will help build bridges in the future."
“確保所有管理人員都參與其中。不同級別工作人員之間的交際，可以幫助在未來建立起良好的紐帶。”Don't accidentally host a bachelor party
謹防派對變成一場單身漢狂歡舞會"Avoid suggestive gifts, offensive gag gifts, provocative decorations or risqué entertainment, " and "Remove any scantily dressed female Santa helpers."
“避免暗示性的禮物，令人生厭的惡作劇禮物，帶有挑逗性的裝飾或者不雅的娛樂活動”，同時“清除所有衣着暴露的聖誕老人女助手。”Or a middle-school dance
也不要搞成一場中學生舞會"If there is a band or a DJ, avoid 'slow' songs."
“如果有樂隊或DJ，避免‘舒緩的’慢歌。”Make sure no one shows up
保證沒人會出洋相"Consider banning alcohol.
“考慮禁酒。”
