Helluva game tonight between the Chargers & Chiefs. Obviously, because the sports gods hate me, we have our office holiday party tonight.
So I was telling a buddy here that I was going to bounce discreetly around 7:15 to get home in time for opening kickoff. He gave me some undeserved (or possibly deserved) heat for doing that.
I don't see anything wrong with the Irish goodbye. Am I alone? Does anybody else do this?
It really depends on a few things. How many people/colleagues are going to be there and would your exit be noticed.
To the point, whose business is it if you need to leave early?
If you are already going to be there for a good amount of time, no reason anyone should give you shit about leaving early.
To the point, whose business is it if you need to leave early?
Probably will be there for around 2 hours. I'll be looking for exit after dinner/dancing begins.
Probably one of the most un-shocking posts you will ever see.
[quoteProbably will be there for around 2 hours. I'll be looking for exit after dinner/dancing begins. [/quote]
Didn't see this when I responded. 2 hours is more than long enough. I thought you were talking about something like 30 minutes. You should definitely have no hesitation.
Probably one of the most un-shocking posts you will ever see.
In general 4-5 people is the optimum group size. Once you start adding more people beyond that, it gets steadily less interesting.
Not senior at all. And definitely more than 100 people. I'd figure 100-200.
Interesting so many of you are dreading it. I actually like my coworkers/company parties
To the point, whose business is it if you need to leave early?
His question is not "Is it OK to leave early?"
His question is "Is it OK to just slip out early without saying goodbye to anyone?"
I did exactly that at a recent Happy Hour with about 10 colleagues. It wasn't a problem.
Obviously, you pick your spot. You don't just stand up in the middle of a table conversation, put your coat on, and blatantly walk out. But I'm sure you're experienced in how to do it "gracefully."
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To me, it's a bit important for senior folks to do more than a brief appearance. Them being there is showing everyone else that they appreciate all their work and want to celebrate it. I think it sends a positive message. If you're not in a position like that, I don't think it matters at all. Also depends on how big your office is. Mine is 100+, so no one really notices who's there or not, other than the specific people they're close with. For a smaller party, an early exit might stand out a bit.
Not senior at all. And definitely more than 100 people. I'd figure 100-200.
Enjoy the party for the 2 hrs and then go home and enjoy the game.
Except for a couple folks, you will likely not be missed.
I delayed my honeymoon for a day so as to not miss the Giants Eagle game(many moons ago - still married).
Priorities!
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at the party before leaving?
To the point, whose business is it if you need to leave early?
His question is not "Is it OK to leave early?"
His question is "Is it OK to just slip out early without saying goodbye to anyone?"
I did exactly that at a recent Happy Hour with about 10 colleagues. It wasn't a problem.
Obviously, you pick your spot. You don't just stand up in the middle of a table conversation, put your coat on, and blatantly walk out. But I'm sure you're experienced in how to do it "gracefully."
You are being too technical. Suppose he says good bye to his close friends? Does that change anything?
Small crowd including important people, not a great move.
Large crowd including all types of people, not a problem.
Obviously execution is key, taking a leak before leaving is always solid because it gets you away from the group without having to abruptly get up and walk out of the door in plain sight. Timing is important as well, ideally when those around you have had more to drink if possible.
I just leave. I see nothing wrong with this.
If you want to thank the host a text message is just fine. A call the next day if you really want to make a point of it.
Never understood the need to go one by one to every single person at a large party/gathering/whatever just to let them know you're leaving unless there's a specific reason for doing so.
I don't need everyone to tell me when they're leaving, so I don't feel the need to tell other people when I am.
Obviously it depends on the situation. I wouldn't do this to really close friends or family. But if it was a big work party or something like that, yeah - I would just leave when I felt like I was ready to leave and not worry about announcing it to the entire room.
Nothing I hate more than trying to be persuaded to do stuff I have no interest in, or goodbyes that take a million years.
Unfortunately my wife is the queen of never-ending goodbyes. I could leave somewhere a million times in the time it takes her to leave once.
(If I were Irish, I don't know if I'd like all these "Irish" adjectives)
Or say that you really want to plow one of your coworkers and you don't trust your own judgement after the booze starts flowing.
(If I were Irish, I don't know if I'd like all these "Irish" adjectives)
Trust me the Irish aren't easily offended snowflakes and the Irish exit as it is properly known is a rather important skill to master.