How to Spend Happy Hour at the Office When You’re an Introvert
It’s only natural to play it next to your vest at work, especially if you’re new to the office. But office camaraderie doesn’t just depend on getting to work on time or getting a group project done. This also includes participating in work-related social events, often including occasional drinking after work with your coworkers. If you’re an introvert, FastCompany has a few guidelines for when you should (or shouldn’t) attend a happy hour event in your office.
Employees who are alone may find the idea of happy hour in the office overwhelming or uninteresting, but you can get the most out of it if you have an ultimate goal. For example, it’s a good idea to head to happy hour if your boss or bosses at the office also join in the conversation. This not only gives you the opportunity to meet senior executives, but it also allows you to interact with them and chat briefly about projects you’ve been working on without losing your temper.
Other FastCompany happy hour suggestions include some pretty compelling reasons to have a beer with your boss or coworker; Employees interested in promotions in the office should consider visiting, at least for conversations (though make sure you have other conversation topics in your pocket). Even people interested in transferring to another department will benefit from the networking capability in the office. Just remember to keep the powder dry and don’t get involved in potentially conflicting conversations or situations. That means you can’t throw your coworkers under the bus or talk about Deborah’s terrible fashion sense. Instead, have a beer or two and get ready to make some money.
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