Office party etiquette: Expert dos and don'ts to keep in mind at the work Christmas party

The annual work Christmas get-together is where many careers have stalled. We look at what you can do to limit the potential damage while building connection with your colleagues 

You don't have to talk about work at a work party  — but there are still a few do's and don'ts

Taking a toilet door off its hinges for laughs, shouting matches about a recent promotion and posting pictures of dirty dancing on social media, are just some of the issues that can arise at work Christmas parties.

“People can act out of character at these parties, especially when alcohol is involved,” says  Damien McCarthy from HR Buddy in Killorglin.