At office parties, are you a party trooper or pooper? Take this quiz to find out

The office Christmas party – it’s an integral part of work life and can make or break your reputation if you don’t follow the proper etiquette. Take this quiz to find out whether you bring out festive cheer or fear amongst your colleagues.

What, according to you, is the idea of an office party?
a) It’s a place where we can get to know each other minus the typical work conversations.
b) It’s the time to party, let loose and let your colleagues know just how much fun you are.

What did you wear or plan to wear for the office party this year?
a) I’m going to wear my usual clothes with a scarf or hat to add a dash of fun.
b) Green pants, red shirt and maybe a Santa hat. It’s a Christmas party after all!
There is unlimited food being organised.

What’s your calorie count?
a) I check out the menu and only pick a few favourites.
b) It’s time for a feast – let my diet resolution start in the new year.

When the music starts, you’re…
a) Bopping around but not busting out my best moves.
b) Going wild! Gangnam, Macarena, Christmas polka – I’ll try everything.

The cute woman from your department wishes you a happy festive season. You…
a) Wish her back politely and offer her some plum cake.
b) Point to the mistletoe and ask her to meet you there.

If spouses are invited, do you make sure you meet up with them as well?
a) Yes, I ensure I make small talk with all the guests.
b) The plus ones can huddle together.

There are unlimited drinks. What’s your reaction?
a) I cannot wait to see who gets plastered.
b) I cannot wait to get plastered.

It’s time to open presents. What did you get your colleague?
a) A tasteful decoration for their home.
b) They’ve definitely been naughty so something embarrassing in front of the whole office.

Mostly As
You know how to work an office Christmas party and still make eye contact with your colleagues the next day. Dressing appropriately, not going overboard with your excitement and most of all, being respectful to your coworkers and their partners shows that you know how to relax and have fun. But you also know that the office is not the best place to let loose completely.

Mostly Bs
Do you even get out for the rest of the year? The office party cannot and should not be the place for you to go wild during the festive season. Remember that even though it’s a party, your boss and co-workers will be watching. Don’t be tactless when enjoying yourself, while gifting and most importantly, when interacting with colleagues. This is not the time to hit on a co-worker.