It's Thanksgiving week, which means the depressing holidays are here. I'm not saying that all holidays are depressing, but some of the obligatory social events can be rather unpalatable, especially as a single woman of a certain age. I was talking with some guy friends at lunch about it today - one married, two in LTRs - and complaining about our work Christmas party.
The place where I work is small - maybe 10 people - and all but 2 are married. In past years, we had a jolly lunch with our colleagues, and then cut out early in the afternoon. This year, a coworker is hosting a Christmas dinner party on Friday night at his/her home. There are several things wrong with this scenario:
1) it does not occur during work hours
2) it implies a much longer time obligation
3) significant others/spouses are invited*
"Well, surely you can bring a guest?" my friends inquired.
I could bring a guest. But, let's face it, is there a faster road to getting dumped than to take a fledging love interest to a work Christmas party? "Hi, everyone. This is Frank. We met online last week on Match.com? He likes traveling, and dog-racing. I think we're meant to be!" Attendance at the office Christmas party definitely requires some kind of pre-determined loyalty, and also probably an agreement of reciprocity that you must attend the other person's Christmas party too. And, you probably owe the person a phat-ass Christmas gift.
For this year's party, I'm considering following in the footsteps of Borat, and perhaps inviting a male escort as my guest. "Hey, ya'll, this is my guy Tito. Oh, you haven't heard me talk about him. Um, isn't he hot and muscular?" At least that would keep it interesting.
*Although, I think the party would actually be better if all the spouses attended. I really like all of my coworkers' spouses. It's purely for selfish reasons of not being part of a couple.
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