Career coach Brandon Smith, known as The Workplace Therapist, is offering advice on what subjects to steer clear of at office holiday parties. He suggests avoiding talking about work and instead using the opportunity to socialize about non-business topics like family, hometowns, or other interests, which can strengthen workplace relationships and increase job satisfaction.
Smith also recommends having a plan for the party, like not drinking too much alcohol and deciding when to leave, especially for those in management roles. He emphasizes the importance of choosing who to interact with and setting realistic personal rules to avoid social missteps that might be hard to recover from.