Holiday Party Dates

[DayMaker]

Okay, I am curious as to your collective opinion on the subject of dates for work Holiday Parties.

Let me give you the background - Recently I went to one of my work holiday parties. A couple of my co-workers brought interesting dates (IMHO). One woman brought her ex-husband, and another brought her father as her date.

Anyway, this brought up an interesting conversation. Do you feel like you NEED to bring a date to a work holiday party? If you feel like you need to have a date (or plus one), who is your first choice to bring?

I, personally, would rather not bring a date at all. Unless they are a very independent and social person, I feel like I have to babysit them instead of socializing with my co-workers.

What do you think????? Enlighten me!

 

[Chaingun]

I cannot understand why someone would feel compelled to bring a date unless they are serious about that person.

As you said, you don't want to play babysitter all night. You want to socialize with the one or two people that you work with that you DON'T want to kill.

 

[fire_breeze]

Okay, I am curious as to your collective opinion on the subject of dates for work Holiday Parties.

Let me give you the background - Recently I went to one of my work holiday parties. A couple of my co-workers brought interesting dates (IMHO). One woman brought her ex-husband, and another brought her father as her date.

Anyway, this brought up an interesting conversation. Do you feel like you NEED to bring a date to a work holiday party? If you feel like you need to have a date (or plus one), who is your first choice to bring?

I, personally, would rather not bring a date at all. Unless they are a very independent and social person, I feel like I have to babysit them instead of socializing with my co-workers.

What do you think????? Enlighten me!

If I think the person would really enjoy themselves with my co-workers - and I work/study with some really interesting and unique people - then yes. Also, if I've spoken about them to each other, sure. SOs are a given. Otherwise, no. I don't 'need' a date. I've never ever felt compelled to bring one. I never got the "OMG! I-have-this-thing-and-I-so-can't-go-alone" mentality. Reeks of desperation.

And besides, I avoid these parties like the plague anyway. I go because I have to or there is an academic/researcher that I should meet.

 

[DayMaker]

I cannot understand why someone would feel compelled to bring a date unless they are serious about that person.

As you said, you don't want to play babysitter all night. You want to socialize with the one or two people that you work with that you DON'T want to kill.

LOL! I guess I'm lucky there - I actually like most of my co-workers. I do, however, like introducing the ones that drive me crazy so he understands why I can't stand them.

If I think the person would really enjoy themselves with my co-workers - and I work/study with some really interesting and unique people - then yes. Also, if I've spoken about them to each other, sure. SOs are a given. Otherwise, no. I don't 'need' a date. I've never ever felt compelled to bring one. I never got the "OMG! I-have-this-thing-and-I-so-can't-go-alone" mentality. Reeks of desperation.

And besides, I avoid these parties like the plague anyway. I go because I have to or there is an academic/researcher that I should meet.

I'm pretty laid back, and so is most of our department, so I don't mind these things. Plus, I like going because there are a lot of people there that I work with via email/phone but never get to meet in person. It's weird for me to have to tell a date, "Yeah, I'm going to go introduce myself to these people and get to know them. I'll be back in awhile." If I take him with me, then he's just kinda awkwardly standing there. *shrugs*

 

[Sensualdreamer]

I don't get it either -unless you're in a serious relationship w/ that person, what's the big deal about going alone? Even back in the day I once brought my spouse to a work Christmas party & b/c of his anti-social behaviour we ended up leaving early...that's one reason why I would prefer to go alone!

 

[DayMaker]

I don't get it either -unless you're in a serious relationship w/ that person, what's the big deal about going alone? Even back in the day I once brought my spouse to a work Christmas party & b/c of his anti-social behaviour we ended up leaving early...that's one reason why I would prefer to go alone!

Honestly, I would probably be most comfortable going alone. However, his presence has been requested by my co-workers so he's going. I've set up a "sitter" for him, so there's hope for me having some fun.

 

[Aquagal]

Just wanted to say have fun at your party! Went to one last Saturday probably in a similar company situation and finally put faces to the names. Food and drink flowed freely and danced all night!

 

[koalabear]

I'd never take a date to it. It would piss off the wife.

 

[DayMaker]

Just wanted to say have fun at your party! Went to one last Saturday probably in a similar company situation and finally put faces to the names. Food and drink flowed freely and danced all night!

Thanks, Aqua! It's at the new convention center, downtown, which is BEAUTIFUL! We're taking a cab, so there will probably be some post-party bar hopping downtown with the crew....as long as I can get my mandatory date to agree.

I'd never take a date to it. It would piss off the wife.

Bring a date for your wife.

 

[koalabear]

Thanks, Aqua! It's at the new convention center, downtown, which is BEAUTIFUL! We're taking a cab, so there will probably be some post-party bar hopping downtown with the crew....as long as I can get my mandatory date to agree.



Bring a date for your wife.

Threesome, hmmmmmmmmm....

 

[DayMaker]

Threesome, hmmmmmmmmm....

Two is good,
but three is better.

 

[Pinktacokitty]

I took a date to my companies Christmas party last night. It was no big deal to me at all. We had a blast then went to a club later. If I thought he needed babysitting, I would not be with him at all.

I think if the party had been on a week night I prolly would have gone alone, but no way I am giving up a Friday night to be with coworkers only.

 

[Stryderthorongil]

I typically go to these things alone. I tend to be rather independent, as is my SO. When we go together it's because we have something special planned after we leave.

 

[BradBigBrain]

How can you attempt to fuck one of your drunken co-workers you've lusted after if you bring a date?

 

[papadoc19]

How can you attempt to fuck one of your drunken co-workers you've lusted after if you bring a date?

I second this...

 

[DayMaker]

I took a date to my companies Christmas party last night. It was no big deal to me at all. We had a blast then went to a club later. If I thought he needed babysitting, I would not be with him at all.

I'm not sure it's so much that my husband needs a sitter, as it is that I NEED him occupied. I'm gonna have to turn off my "flirt" for the night. NOT an easy thing for me to do...

I typically go to these things alone. I tend to be rather independent, as is my SO. When we go together it's because we have something special planned after we leave.

*wink wink* Building sexual tension in public, for later...

How can you attempt to fuck one of your drunken co-workers you've lusted after if you bring a date?

I second this...

I third and fourth that comment!

 

[ga400us]

I'm not sure it's so much that my husband needs a sitter, as it is that I NEED him occupied. I'm gonna have to turn off my "flirt" for the night. NOT an easy thing for me to do...

*wink wink* Building sexual tension in public, for later...




I third and fourth that comment!

I'll take the fifth, and drink a fifth and be the fifth.