Last week’s video on how to handle an appetizer plate at a networking function was pretty popular, so I thought I’d follow it up with a post about drinking. Obviously, the professional advice is, “Don’t drink at a business event!”
But the reality, as we both know, is that sometimes, it’s just easier to be seen with a drink in your hand than not. Here’s how to handle that situation:
Jason Seiden is CEO of Ajax Workforce Marketing. Ajax amplifies brands by aligning employees' online messaging.
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Willy–The problem with Gen Y is that they think they’re the first to have thought of everything.
This is one of the most important lessons my mom taught me before college. It helped counteract my dad’s advice- “You can always re-take a class, but you can never re-take a party.” Gold Star advice from all!
Jason,
Great vid! I have used this tip for many years. It’s the best way to avoid the weird & uncomfortable question while still maintaining a clear mind and keeping your reputation in tact.
Well done!
Jessica
@blogging4jobs
@Breanne—your dad sounds brilliant. Way to pick ‘em!
@Jessica—Thanks! We’re like a secret club: college kids who don’t feel like being teased because they actually take school seriously, young women who don’t want fuel speculation about a pregnancy, Muslims, business people who get it, and Willy Franzen who thinks he invented the maneuver.
If not for us, club soda sales would be nil! I appreciate your tweet, too.
Fine, if that’s not original, then I’m doing something new. When someone asks why I’m not drinking, I’ll just tell them that I think that I might be pregnant.
@Willy, love the pregnant idea but what a conversation killer.
@Jason Happy to help! I’m doing a wordpress plug in blog post next week. These things make a difference. Make it easy for the visitors to promote you.
Jessica
@blogging4jobs
1. If someone pours you a drink, replace it as soon as practicable.
2. I have a daughter who is an actress in LA. When she goes to a party, which is virtually every day, her position is, “Its work and I stay sober.” Can you imagine that? It is a matter of perspective about who you are and what your doing.
@Willy—I made the mistake of reading your comment from my iPhone during a break while training—it was an IRL LOL moment. Good thing I was doing social media training, it became a teachable moment for all of us!
@Jessica—I’m actually with WF on this one… I think the line might work the way puppy dogs and crutches do. Looking forward to your post at http://blogging4jobs.com/, too.
@Glenn—My perspective is that an open bar is the quickest way to identify the ambitious apart from the masses.