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Department Xmas Do

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ItsAllAboutTheBass7 · 13/11/2024 15:23

It's a small departmentmental Christmas do, around 10 in total. Looking it's either a Pantomime, Crazy Golf or Bowling at the minute.
I feel like I'd enjoy these ideas if I was 12, but as I'm not, I'm reluctant to waste an evening of my life
Would you make the effort and go?? Or find an excuse??

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boulevardofbrokendreamss · 13/11/2024 15:37

No I wouldn't go to any of those. What's the point of the pantomime, it's not exactly social. I hate bowling and crazy golf.

Printedword · 13/11/2024 15:36

Can’t they just organise a Christmas lunch/dinner like most people do? I’d feel a bit cheated if it was bowling, golf or even a panto

Marblesbackagain · 13/11/2024 15:36

The options are inclusive non alcohol focused and leisure based 🤷‍♀️

BobbyBiscuits · 13/11/2024 15:34

All those sound like activities for primary school kids. What's wrong with a meal and drinks? With a few games thrown in, a quiz? Faux award ceremony? Secret Santa? You can do all those after the meal at the same venue.
I personally would prefer something like that.

ThisTimeNextWeekDavid · 13/11/2024 15:33

Every year, I just so happen to have a pre arrange event on the night of the Christmas Party. What a coincidence!

Singleandproud · 13/11/2024 15:33

Is it a grown up place? Or would you be doing it next to a 10th birthday party? We have a bar that has mini golf, axe throwing etc and that's quite a good night out.

Our work has two work do's, a quiet one at a glass blowing workshop so you make your own bauble and then have afternoon tea in the cafe and then a meal out / clubbing night for those that prefer that.

I don't mind a fun night at bingo as a work night out, I won £50 last time and a colleague won £900, the food is shockingly bad and soggy beige buffet but it was the right combo of chatting, focus on activity and christmas sparkle.

NoKnit · 13/11/2024 15:31

I would not go. You don't get paid for this do you?

AyrshireTryer · 13/11/2024 15:31

It's one night.

MagicianMoth · 13/11/2024 15:31

I'd go to Crazy Golf or Bowling, I hate pantomimes so I wouldn't go to that, also it's not very social, is it?

mumonthehill · 13/11/2024 15:29

I hate bowling however have done it twice on work things and it was really fun!

Ablondiebutagoody · 13/11/2024 15:29

You old Grinch. I would go even if the activity wasn't my favourite

Beezknees · 13/11/2024 15:29

I'd go, it's just a bit of fun.

ComtesseDeSpair · 13/11/2024 15:27

It’s always difficult to find something which appeals to everyone, and the alternative then ends up being a meal - which also generates complaints about not having suitable food / finding a place which suits those with dietary restrictions or who don’t want to be around alcohol / price being a rip off because Christmas.

It depends if you like your colleagues. I’d go and join in an activity - but I like my colleagues and I’m not afraid to look a bit daft doing something. YMMV. If you’re a small team then you presumably know each other quite well and you can just say “sorry, really not my thing I’m afraid, if you’re going for a drink before / after I might join you for that though.”

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