Christmas Issues Part two

Today we are going to discuss the inevitable Christmas party. There’s the work Christmas party, the ones we all here stories about, perhaps in the past we have been one of those stories. I know me past I was a few of those stories. These can be quite difficult, there is usually a lot of drinking and drug involved. There is the social aspect involved as well. Some of us may have a difficult time socializing in normal environments now that we no longer have the aid of a “social lubricant.” Coupled with the fact that it can be very difficult socializing with people you have very little in common with any longer. It can be extremely difficult socializing with people who are in various degrees of inebriation, when one is clean and sober. There are a number of ways to deal with this situation. First off don’t go however in some cases some of us may feel that this is really not an option. If you must go, then bring a support with you. Then leave at the first opportunity. There will come a time when this is not such a dangerous thing for you. However it may always be somewhat uncomfortable. I know in my case, when we attend my wife’s work Christmas party, I would just as well blow it off. However for her work it is quite the occasion, and seen as a slight if missed without just cause. The one thing that does make it bearable is the large amount of great prizes given away. However this work place highly alcohol orientated and 90% of the staff enc up inebriated. As this is the main focus of most of the staff, we have very little in common. Even the sports and what not that we can discuss among a few others, it is the mentality that goes along with people who live for the party. So even though the company holds its Christmas party in a posh environment, with a great meal and super prizes. It is still not one of our best times. Basically this is due to the fact that we no longer fit in this type of environment with these kinds of people. It is not that we are better than, it is due to the fact that we have different goals and values. However there usually is one or two that we end up conversing with, the ones trying to tone it down, or the occasional pregnant spouse. The point is if you really don’t have to go, DON”T. If you feel you must make an appearance bring support and leave at the first opportunity. Remember if you run with the wolves long enough you’ll eventually howl like the rest.

Tomorrow we’ll look at the house and/or family Holiday parties
Remember God does not create garbage