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Anon366412 · 12 Dec 2025
Do I have to go to the work christmas party? I just… do not want to go. I have too much on and no time for fake socialising. What’s the etiquette here--how do I politely get out of going without seeming like the grinch?
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Kieran · 17 Dec 2025
Wholesale Buyer
You’re an adult just say no!
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Indy · 16 Dec 2025
Customer Service Role
Just say you’re busy… no one will care
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Anon177165 · 12 Dec 2025
Bah humbug 😂. I reckon put in an appearance and slip away when no one notices. 🏃♀️➡️
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Neil · 18 Dec 2025
793 Truck/972 Loader
I avoid work parties like the plague. Too many dramas, too much information is shared that may be used against you later. It's a risky business these days. Besides most colleagues just harp on about work anyway.
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Matthew · 19 Dec 2025
General Labourer
I just said why would I want to drink with everyone that back stabs each other
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Kirsty · 17 Dec 2025
School Cleaner - Supermarket Cleaner
If depends if it's on company time / a work day or not, my work Christmas parties were usually on work days and we were required to stay until the work day had finished. Some people would stay out and others would go as soon as business hours had finished.
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Naomi · 19 Dec 2025
Perioperative Coordinator
I just say I have other plans but thanks anyway.
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Megha · 24 Dec 2025
Customer Service Role
I really appreciate the invite, but I have a lot on at the moment and won’t be able to attend….Hope it’s a great night
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Sparkie Dreams · 19 Dec 2025
Sick cat, sick kid, headache as you were heading out the door, partner got sick, literally put it in your calendar wrong and thought it was the day after.
Easy!
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Tim · 24 Dec 2025
Teacher
You only have to misbehave at one, nothing major. Nothing enough for warnings or disciplinary action, just be a bit weird or loud. Then your absence from events will be welcomed without having to be asked not to come.
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