You’ve heard the horror stories: John from the factory who made a drunken pass at his married boss, or Jan from payroll who tossed down some wine and loudly told the chief executive to give everybody a raise. In fact, the office party is one of those rare occasions when work and fun overlap – a disturbing combination that leaves employees bewildered. Suddenly employees aren’t sure what to wear, what to discuss or when to leave. Add alcohol to the mix and it’s a career threatening humiliation just waiting to happen. Here are nine do’s and don’ts that will help you survive the holiday parties.

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With the World Series decided and the remaining trick-or-treat candy being consumed; the thought that now pops into many American’s minds is the celebration of Thanksgiving. Each November Americans commemorate the bounty of our nation and our lives, by spending a day of appreciation, called Thanksgiving. Along with enjoying football games and a holiday feast, this November we suggest you take time to send at least eight (…remember it’s a good luck number) quick and simple thank-you notes. Show your appreciation and thankfulness to someone you know for whatever “gift” they've given you.

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Groucho Marx despised the empty clichés of business correspondence. A letter from a bank manager ended with the standard phrase, “If I can be of any service to you, do not hesitate to call on me.” He immediately took pen to paper. “Dear Sir,” he wrote. “The best thing you can do to be of service to me is to steal some money from the account of one of your richest clients and credit to to mine.” - The Little Brown Book of Anecdotes