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December 2004 - Christmas Fun
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Doing Christmas her way
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The Twelve Days of a PA's Christmas
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Fun Quiz
Are you a Christmas cracker?
Are you in the mood for Christmas, with reindeer antlers firmly on your head and cards already sent? Or is the enforced jollity rapidly driving you nuts? Try our fun quiz, devised by Roisin Woolnough, to discover your true festive personality.The Archives!
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Are
you a Christmas cracker? The party season is in full swing now and colleagues are
getting into the festive spirit. The Christmas tree is up in the lobby, your
departmental party is coming up and everyone is starting to unwind for the Christmas
break. Are you joining in the seasonal fun or are you taking on the mantle of
Scrooge as December 25 gets closer? Try our quiz, devised by Roisin Woolnough,
to find out:
1. Christmas cards are appearing on desks everywhere and
you have received several from colleagues already. Are you a card-giver too?
A You've got to be joking. You
make it a policy to not send any Christmas cards - it would cost a fortune
in cards, let alone stamps. Besides, what's the point in giving a card to
someone you are going to see every day for the next fortnight anyway?
B Yours are on their way. You
don't send them out indiscriminately but like to send them to good friends
and colleagues and those you haven't seen in a while. A few business contacts
are on your list as well.
C Your cards went out ages ago.
You got several bumper packs of Woolworths new suggestive range of Christmas
messages and sent them to all and sundry. You're even contemplating sending
digital ones too.
2. It's the departmental Christmas lunch tomorrow and
everyone has been nominated a person to buy a secret Santa present for. Have
you got your gift ready?
A Not yet. You think it's a silly
tradition and were tempted to pretend you'd forgotten. But then Susan who
sits opposite you asked you what you had bought so that blew your excuse.
You decide to pop into WH Smiths on your way home and pick something up
there.
B You tried a couple of shops
for something funny under a fiver but nothing grabbed your eye. Then you
remembered the joke shop and found a funny Dame Edna wig and glasses combo
that you know will go down well with your recipient and raise a few laughs.
C Much to your delight the name
you picked out of the hat was shy Billy from accounts, so you've splashed
out on a saucy Santa outfit that you know he'll turn pink just looking at.
He won't be able to get away without trying it on and you and the rest of
your team should have a scream at his expense.
3. You're manning a corporate stand at a big exhibition
on December 17th and colleagues have asked if you're going to decorate the
display at all. What do you say?
A No. You've got enough to do
organising the stand and staying on your feet all day without adding to
your troubles. Besides, that would only encourage endless Christmas gags
and comments from other exhibitors and attendees.
B You've got a few festoons in,
but nothing so tacky or large that it detracts from what you're exhibiting.
You've also organised for some mulled wine and mince pies to be delivered
for people who stop by.
C You've got several boxes of
Christmas deccies, including a talking reindeer and matching hat for yourself.
Yours is going to be one stand everyone will remember.
4. The annual Christmas charity dress-up day is on Friday
when everyone is asked to wear something festive to work and donate £1
to a nominated charity. Will you be taking part?
A No. You think it's a real cheek
that you have to pay for the privilege of dressing up for the day - surely
the company should be giving £1 per employee instead?
B Of course. It's a bit of fun
and always raises quite a lot of money so you've got a deep red top to wear,
but nothing too over the top because you've got a client meeting in the
morning.
C You've got three joke shop outfits
to choose from and can't decide which one is the funniest. You know the
head of the department likes people to still look smart but what's the point
of dressing up if you can't go the full hog?
5. Anyone who is still at work on Christmas Eve is invited
to the canteen for a mince pie and a drink at 2pm while the MD says a few
words of thank you and wishes everyone a Happy Christmas. You will be at work,
but will you go?
A No, but you do ask your colleague
to bring you back a mince pie.
B You pop along and chat to a
few people afterwards, but opt for a soft drink as you're driving home.
C It's supposed to be one glass
of alcohol per person, but you manage to swipe a few more than that and
end up heckling the MD as soon as she arrives.
Your Results
Mostly A's Bah humbug. Even Scrooge
would probably tell you to lighten up a bit and stop being such a party
pooper. Even if you think it's all a bit much, there's no need to spoil
the fun for others. You never know, you might even enjoy yourself.
Mostly B's You like the run-up
to Christmas and all the jollities in the office, but without going overboard.
You do still have a job to do after all.
Mostly C's You could do with a
reality check and re-thinking your behaviour. It's one thing to enter into
the spirit of things, but you are prone to going over the top and end up
looking very unprofessional.
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