Christmas Party Week - Day 1

MD reneges on entertainment policy. Party necessary for company moral. Last minute planning required. Personal moral at stake.

Date set. Budget agreed. Survey sent to ascertain thoughts and opinions on options for Christmas entertainment. Note to check validity of word “Christmas” against office Equal Opportunities Policy. Search for alternative description. Agree on three for use if “Christmas’” contravenes policy. Festive. End of Year. Winter.

Survey results:
Lunch. 3%
Dinner. 23%
Drinks in Office with “entertainment”. 74%

Policy indicates use of “Christmas” viable but suggests Xmas to be safe. Decide to use Xmas. Further decline of English grammar.

Enlist Olivia as Christmas/Xmas Party coordinator. Send immediate email to effect. Receive immediate response. More than happy to help. Kiss. Smiley Face. Suggest meeting to discuss plans. Receive “Cool” as response. Kiss. Smiley face. Suggest immediate action. Julia the Junior to cover reception duties.

Commandeer small meeting room. Flaunting room booking policy. Necessary evil. Urgent planning action required. Olivia arrives. Skirt too short. Top too low. Hair good. Outline budget. Outline results of survey. Olivia suggests minimal food maximum alcohol. Recall previous organised entertainment. Express reservations. Olivia suggests lack of alcohol lack of attendance. Think. Agree to more alcohol option. Food. Olivia suggest we “Go Katona” to keep costs down. Confused but trust judgement. Trust enthusiasm. Trust smile. Eliminate spirits from alcohol order. Recall previous organised entertainment. Put foot down. Beer. Wine. Soft drinks. Olivia to source. Entertainment decided. Karaoke. Equipment in office. Relocation of furniture in reception area. Note to draw up timeline for relocation prior to day of party. Olivia to source Karaoke supplier. Submit for approval. Reaffirm budget. Suggest Julia the Junior to “man bar” on night of party. Olivia advises of apparent drink problem. Reconsider.

That is all…