It's party time!

There's a lot to be said for retirement, but at this time of year one thing that comes readily to mind is that you no longer have to worry about the dreaded office Christmas party.  Whether you're a manager or a foot-soldier, the office party is an absolute minefield.  It all sounds so great in theory - a chance to get to know everyone better, the bosses mingling with the workers on equal terms, and so forth and so on.  But what always happens?  Embarrassment, that's what.  Whether it's drinking too much, making - or staving off - unwanted advances, or just desperately trying not to do something you know you're going to regret the next day.  I was always heartily glad and relieved when it was all over, and we could get back to normality.