If a Friendsgiving party hasn’t made it’s way to your home yet, there’s a good chance you’ll end up celebrating at the office or elsewhere.
Workplace Friendsgiving parties are starting to grow in popularity. And why not!? It’s the perfect venue to get people together socially and tap into a good time.
Metropolitan Detroit’s monthly magazine Hour brought the city’s “freshest talent together to create a beautiful November evening dinner party.”
Now that’s a urban spin on the new tradition!
Rallying people around collaboration is a beautiful thing. From invitations to decorations to food to a playlist — there’s something for everyone to help out with.
Read more about the Friendsgiving party here.
When it comes to networking at holiday parties, and Friendsgiving is no exception, here are a few tips from Entrepreneur magazine.
1. Go in with a positive attitude
Don’t go to a party with a negative attitude. It will be obvious to everyone around you that you don’t want to be there if you have a miserable look on your face. Nobody wants to associate with a party pooper, so smile and have a good time.
2. Arrive with goals in mind
When you attend a networking event you should have a set goal in mind. For example, you might want to establish three connections that can develop into business relationships. Do the same with holiday parties. Go in with a goal and work the crowd until you meet and exceed that initial goal.
3. Dress the part and participate
Themed holiday parties are very popular. There is a good chance that you will be invited to an ugly-sweater party or a themed-dress party. You will stick out like a sore thumb if you don’t participate, and nobody is going to want to hang around the fun police.
Read 7 more tips here.
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