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How to survive your workplace holiday party

An etiquette expert gives her tips on getting through an office party while still being able to show your face at work on Monday.
Source: Xavier Arnau

Dancing on the tables. Spilling a drink on the boss. It's that time of year when you could get it all wrong at the office holiday party.

But don't fear - Elaine Swann is here to help you avoid a festive faux pas. She's an etiquette expert and the founder of the Swann School of Protocol.

"Presenting yourself at an office party has so much.

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