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Drinks after work: the do's and don'ts

by Executive Woman Executive Woman logo

after work drinksDrinks after work? How about a few G&Ts, a Karaoke performance, and a drunken encounter with that bloke in accounts? It’s liberating to lose your inhibitions after a stressful week, but embarrassing when you're in the office the morning after. Don’t let one thing lead to something you might regret



  • Work out a code with your good work mates, so if the office letch comes along you can signal to them for help

  • Don’t tease the man you know has always fancied you. After a few drinks, sitting on his knee and stroking his bald patch may give out the wrong signals.

  • Don’t leave with anyone you don’t want to get into a sticky situation with

  • Arrange a lift home beforehand, so you don’t have to share a cab or car ride with someone who makes you feel uncomfortable.

  • Thou Shalt Not Mix Your Drinks: wine and whisky cocktails are a surefire way of losing more than your inhibitions.

  • Invite your partner, if possible, to ensure a flirt-free evening and a safe journey home

  • Don’t confront someone who you feel has been pestering or harassing you in the office – go through the proper channels.

  • If someone is coming on too strong, make it clear their attentions are making you unhappy. You don’t have to be rude, but don’t just laugh it off.

  • If you do get a lift home from a male colleague, don’t invite him in unless you are 100 per cent sure of his character and your intentions.

  • Have fun and leave with your dignity intact.

© 2000 Executive Woman



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