In Australia, staff Christmas parties can be quite dull affairs, but in Finland they ...

... are far less conservative. The unwritten law is, what happens at the Christmas party is wiped clean come Monday morning - and Finns like to drink as a way to excuse their release of emotions - and with free drinks in the table... So, the Christmas party is the place to get drunk and tell your boss what you really think of them. My boss told me she would save me a place next to her - perfect!

As some of you might know and those at Steemfest in Poland likely don't believe is, I am not much of a drinker. However, when I do drink, I don't change much, other than get happier and likely a bit louder. Some however change completely and I always find it interesting to see how that asshole in the office or the shy girl that barely says a word, behave after a few out of context drinks. Some backflip.

I like seeing people out of context as it changes the understanding of them. Often in work context it is for the better, as people might be more formal at work and then once out, they become human again, more relaxed, natural.

Hierarchy also tends to fall away socially and in Finland, there isn't much corporate hierarchy in most companies anyway. Generally, people are pretty evenly positioned, despite variations in job roles. I prefer it this way as it fits my personality better.

Tonight it is a costume party and we have a team theme, which is "coaches". Pretty boring. I am dressed as a boxing coach of sorts... One of my colleagues from another team is going as Tonya Harding.

Well, I think it is unlikely I will post again tonight as you know the rules, don't drink and blockchain.

A rule I have generally failed to follow...

The first rule of coaching:
Do as I say, not as I do.

Taraz
[ a Steem original ]