by ZAKIYYAH WALKER July 22, 2024
The holiday season often brings a surge of festive cheer and many, many workplace celebrations. While many eagerly anticipate these joyous occasions, not everyone is inclined to partake in the holiday fervor for various reasons.
If you find yourself nodding in agreement, you’re not alone. For those who prefer to sidestep traditional holiday celebrations at work, we’ve crafted a guide to gracefully convey that sentiment while proposing an alternative: getting drinks instead. Because let’s face it, drinks are better. Let’s explore 20 ways to tactfully express your preference for a casual toast over a more formal holiday affair.
“I don’t really celebrate holidays, but how about we grab drinks instead to celebrate the end of the year? I know a great place about two blocks away”
“How about we trade the traditional holiday party for a Cocktail Mixer Extravaganza at my place? I’ll be your bartender for the evening, and we can have fun experimenting with different drink recipes together without work stuff hanging over our heads!”
“I’m not big on holidays, but I’m up for grabbing drinks to toast to the season I love the chill in the air and sparkle in the sky. That’s a rooftop bar open all year that I know. What do you think?”
“Holidays aren’t my thing, but I’m all in for a festive drink just because! How about we skip the holiday fuss and head to a nice spot for some drinks to live, love, and prosperity?”
Count me out for the office celebration, but I’d love to invite you over for a ‘Culinary Cheers’ evening at my home. What do you think?
“I’m not big on holiday celebrations, but I’d love to celebrate the year’s end with a drink. When 2023 was wild. What do you say we hit the bar after work and low-key commiserate?”
“I prefer skipping the holiday stuff, but I’m a good home mixologist. My specialty is bespoke cocktails How about a team get-together at my place over drinks to wrap up the year? What do you guys think?”
“Holidays aren’t really my scene, but I’d be down for grabbing drinks and maybe some tapas if you’re up for it. Thoughts. No work talk, promise ?”
“Giving the office party a ‘mistle-no,’ but how about ‘mistle-to’ some drinks at the bar?”
“The holiday party era is fading, making way for a ‘Beverage Bonanza’ at my place. Expect a celebration with a twist — and maybe a splash of mixology magic!”
“I’m not one for holiday celebrations, but I’d love to get together for drinks to mark the end of the year and cheers to our accomplishments Are you game?”
“Breaking up with the traditional holiday party — it’s not you; it’s me. Let’s have a ‘Cocktail Confessions’ night instead. Drinks and honest revelry, no strings attached!”
“The holiday party chapter is closed for me, but I’m launching a new story — ‘A Toast to Team Triumph.’ Join me in writing the first page over drinks!”
Holidays aren’t really my vibe. I’d love to “Ditch the formalities and let’s have a ‘Casual Cocktails and Conversations’ evening at my place. I’ll be mixing up drinks, and we can enjoy a laid-back atmosphere for some quality team bonding.”
Holidays and I aren’t exactly a match, but I’m enthusiastic about the prospect of a casual get-together over drinks.
While I tend to keep things low-key during the holidays, I genuinely value our team and the camaraderie we share. What if we trade the traditional festivities for a laid-back drink session?
Merge the holiday spirit with your preference by suggesting a festive drink outing. “Holidays aren’t really my scene, but I’d be down for grabbing holiday-themed drinks if you’re up for it. What do you reckon?”
“I’m not into holiday festivities, but I’d love to gather the team for a casual drink. What do you all think about that instead?”
While the holiday party glitter isn’t my thing, how about we ditch the sequins and opt for a more low-key celebration with drinks? It’s a sparkle-free zone, I promise!
“I’ve been reflecting on how I’d like to celebrate the end of the year, and I think a more intimate setting with drinks would be ideal. Would you be interested in getting together for a toast?”
“Holidays and big parties aren’t my preference, but I’d be all in for a casual get-together at my home bar. I make a mean…., well you have to come to find out! Can we plan for that as an alternative celebration?”
As the holiday season approaches, let these tactful suggestions guide you in navigating the workplace festivities while staying true to your preferences and morals. Cheers to a season of camaraderie and shared moments, whether they’re wrapped in tinsel or clinked in glasses!
Written by Zakiyyah Walker, Founder | CEO @ Chalice Premium Chalice.club
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by ZAKIYYAH WALKER July 22, 2024
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