Lifestyle Miscellaneous

Office Christmas Party Stereotypes – Who are you?

December 16, 2013

The nation is in the midst of Office Christmas Party season and conversation at Curvissa HQ has been focused on all things festive…

We’ve got into the spirit of things and created a chart showcasing our favourite office Christmas party stereotypes that we think stand out at the annual ‘do.

So, whether you find it the most cringe worthy event of the year, if you start planning the event in September or just like the excuse to get dressed up and look fabulous in a party dress, have a look and see which character you are…

Christmas party stereotypes FS

 1.       The over-dresser

Someone misinterpreted the dress-code… awkward! She’ll be wearing an extravagant style prom dress, too much fake tan, festive nails and overly high heels; probably not the best code of conduct if your office do is in the local bowling alley.

2. The most-drunk-culprit

There’s always one. And everybody prays it isn’t them. He can usually be found with a drink in each hand and / or dancing solo, gesturing wildly to Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing. Other recognisable attributes include a Christmas themed tie (worn around his head), and a Rudolph red nose for effect.

3. The Grinch

He can’t relax, even after a few pints.  Sat bolt upright and formally dressed in his everyday suit, you’ll find your HR manager on the lookout for any sign of a heated debate, or risqué goings on.

4.       The Intern

She looks a little nervy sipping champagne with the boss.  She’s spent longer than everybody else picking a Christmas party dress and choosing a matching lipstick, but looks fabulous all the same.

5. The Little Black Dress Fiend

This person doesn’t ‘do’ Christmas chic. She’d rather be seen dead than posing for a photo wearing elf ears and instead opts for an LBD with red lipstick. Red’s festive, right?

6. The socially inept IT team

If you don’t know what to look out for, (because they only communicate via email), beware the khaki cargo pants, Christmas jumpers that can’t even be passed off as ‘ironically cool’ and thick rimmed  glasses. These guys will be sitting quietly in the corner dreaming of servers and HTML.

7.       The Ghost of Christmas Past

It’s the person who just won’t leave. Despite moving companies a few months ago, they’ve somehow managed to wangle an invite.  Wearing a ‘wacky’ Christmas jumper with Christmas crackers for his old pals exclusively, he’ll spend the entire night reminiscing about the ‘good times’ before new starters.

8. The ‘Boss’

She’ll most likely be wearing something that cost your monthly wage (with more sequins than you can shake a stick at), which transforms her into the belle of the ball: get your one liner compliment prepared!

9.       Christmas Carole

She’s been proudly showing off her Christmas party committee status since September and “can’t wait to reveal the amazing games the company has lined up..!” She’s gone all out on the fancy dress front, giving ‘The Gossip’ a run for their money. As well as baubles sewn on to her dress, expect Santa Hats, but not just for her. She will have brought enough hats for everyone, and think again if you’re trying to get out of wearing one..! (NB Watch out for surprise mistletoe…)

10. CEO Suck Up

This sneaky culprit will spend the entire night at senior management’s heels, laughing too hard at their jokes. He did turn up in a suit (to look professional) teamed with a tacky Christmas tie, which ‘most-drunk-culprit’ is now wearing.

11. The Good Looking One from Accounts

She’s subtly sexy and doesn’t know how good looking she is. She looks flawless donned in smart attire with an understated festive finish.  Need we say more?

 12.   The Salacious Gossip

This tittle-tattle talker can be found wide eyed, speaking in hushed tones to anyone that will listen, stating “that so-and-so was spotted with that guy from the third floor”.  Bubbly and confident, this Christmas-party loving animal will definitely be festively fashioned. You might notice some tinsel wrapped around her ala a tinsel-boa or oversized snowman earrings, so if you hear the rustling of Christmas decorations, beware the gossip queen.

What do you make of your choice? We hope you didn’t get number two – nobody wants to be that person! Do you think your character matches true to you?

Check out the office Christmas party stereotype photo album on our Facebook page and be sure to tag your colleagues in the character that matches them!