The Office Holiday Party - Managing a Date

It is really a very typical situation. Offices somehow find a reason to throw a party. Be it procuring a big order to the CEO's birthday. The announcement is out again. It is going to be a big do at an expensive resort, far away from the maddening crowd. And there you go again...thinking up ways to evade it.

Wild excuses crop up in your mind, will it be a domestic emergency, should you have to run an urgent errand for the family ? You somehow dread to imagine going single to this office bash. Are you thinking too much ? Cant you really manage a date ?

If you can identify yourself facing similar situation every year, its time perhaps for a little friendly advice on the management of this yearly trauma. Lets study the options in front of you

o Go single

o Take yourself out, declining gently giving the excuse of being away on that day.

o Again another excuse of having a pre-decided event to attend.

o Cook up a family emergency story.

o Find yourself a nice entertaining date.

First decide, which of these options suit you best. My very positive guess is that there are two options basically to choose from. Either you will go single or find a date. Its your own office party and you wouldn't like to miss it. Of course, if only...

If you decide to go single, you will have two thoughts. One, what will others think of you (here comes the weirdo again). Second, what you will think when you see everyone with a partner tagging along.

How you handle a dateless evening of course depends on you and your nature. You can begin by scheduling your activities in advance. You will definitely "catch up" with colleagues by for dinner you want to sit next to the most interesting of them and have fun. You could also plan some activity before the evening begins.

For example some shopping, or an early movie would make the day fun and you will not miss a date per se. You also have an option of taking leave early and go out with some other friends for a late movie or land up at a place with live music etc. What ever you choose to do, you are sure to make the most of the time available with good friends or colleagues.

Now if your choice is to go to the office party with a date, you have enough opportunities to be more interesting and creative. You could start by asking :

o A good friend who makes good social company

o An acquaintance - you could try your luck, he/she may turn out to be good.

o Friends if they know of anyone who is interested to attend a party as your date

o A relative or neighbor - here you really take a wild chance

If these look high implausible, why not try one of these ?

o In your personal ad, insert a line stating simply that you are looking for a date. This is creative however adventurous it might be. A pre-planned and pre-paid date could make eyes turn.

o You could insert a free personal ad in your local daily, mentioning just the date for the office party. Do not divulge any other information. Rest to follow.

o You could even swap the two - if you accept my invitation, I accept yours.

o Go on-line. Visit craigslist.com ad put up a notice. Just mention the date and the site of the event. Only respond if you like the respondent.

You would be surprised to know that there are scores of singles looking for an interesting partner to spend an evening with, or many evenings with. Those who are new to an area, broken a relationship etc are really looking for compatible people, who they can share their interests and their minds.

So long as you stick to the parameters of efficient screening with safety in mind, this whole exercise of hunting for a date could not only be absorbing, but also may land you with someone you have always waited for.

This issue was developed exclusive for those of you who are single and running out of ideas how to locate a good date to accompany you to that must-go party. With a little bit of patience, planning, courage and luck you could find someone truly amazing. Whatever action you decide to take, don't miss the chance to enjoy the party and have a jolly good time.

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Joshua Goh is dating & relationship expert. His desire is to motivate and support single men, women and couples to overcome the obstacles preventing them from attaining the loving relationships and lives they really want. For more information please visit our site for up-to-date free personals reviews and practical online dating tips & ideas.