The Biggest Office Party Blunders According to New York Managers

Holiday parties are a time for festive cheer, but it can also cause potential career slip-ups. According to a survey of 3,000 New York managers conducted by resume.io, here are the top 15 worst party pitfalls to avoid, especially for New York state residents:

Christmas Party Pitfalls

Drinking Too Much Booze: Drinking too much alcohol can lead to embarrassing slip-ups that you'd rather avoid, including slurred speeches or unexpected tumbles into the Christmas tree.

Inappropriate Dancing: Keep it fun on the dance floor, and save those nightclub moves for a different time. Nobody wants to become the star of the office party's viral video.

Flirting with Co-Workers: What may seem like harmless banter after a few drinks can cross professional boundaries. Remember, Monday morning meetings shouldn't be awkward because of things said or done at the holiday party.

Bringing an Uninvited Plus-One: Respect the invitation to avoid creating headaches for organizers and making things awkward for the group.

Oversharing Personal Gossip: The office party is not a confessional booth - revealing too much about your private life or someone else's can backfire and damage trust.

Not Showing Up: Skipping the party might come off as aloof. Making an effort to attend shows your team spirit.

Unfiltered Opinions: A few glasses of wine can loosen tongues, but it's not Festivus  with the airing of grievances about the company, coworkers, or the boss is. The less said the better - in fact saying nothing at all could be your best option.

Disrupting the Speech: Respectful behavior during company speeches or presentations, no matter where they are held, is important. No one wants to be the office Grinch.

Gift-Giving Fails: Thoughtless or inappropriate Secret Santa gifts can be hard to forget. Aim for something simple and appropriate for the workplace.

Social Media Missteps: Posting unflattering photos or videos from the event can damage reputations, so always think before you tag.

Bringing Leftovers Home: While the food may be free, loading up Tupperware for the week ahead sends the wrong message. Enjoy the buffet, but leave some for everyone else.

Aggressive Networking: Monopolizing a manager's time with career ambitions can come off as pushy; save those conversations for a formal meeting.

Wardrobe Malfunctions: Aim for festive but appropriate attire that won't cause distractions. Avoid overly casual attire or outfit malfunctions.

Cliquey Behavior: Try mingling with different colleagues throughout the night rather than staying with your usual work group.

Winning Ugly: Whether it's a raffle, trivia contest, or party game, celebrating gracefully or losing with humor is important. Gloating about a victory can dampen the festive mood.