🍸 How to Drink with Your Coworkers
It’s 5 o'clock somewhere, which means it’s happy hour somewhere and it’s not always the happiest. In Corporate America and beyond, your interaction with alcohol says something about you — let’s make it say something good! Or at least neutral.
So sit back, relax, pour yourself a drink (or don’t), and study up on happy hour etiquette.
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Look at the Time, It’s Happy Hour
We collectively took a two-year hiatus from drinking around our coworkers…and it shows.
There’s a unique culture, language and even lore around alcohol that bubbles up when you network. Your relationship with alcohol is very revealing, can lead to sensitive conversations, and spark social testing.
Whether you’re a sommelier or stone-cold sober, we could all use a refresher.
🎧 Team happy hour coming up? Listen to Episode 60 | Pass the Work Happy Hour Vibe Check on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
A Two Second Vibe Check
It’s the quick moment when the bartender asks “What can I get you?” If you’re going off script, all eyes will be on you — so here’s the script:
Check out this list of cocktails, beer and wine that are socially acceptable. Doesn’t matter what specifically, just stick to the status quo. Don’t let your alcohol snobbery or bashfulness shine through.
Alcohol? I’ve Never Met Her
There are plenty of sober people playing it cool at happy hours and the reason doesn’t matter as much as you think. Whether you’re in recovery, religious, pregnant, or just not into it, we don’t want you to miss out on the potential connections. Check out the menu beforehand to scope out the non-alcoholic options. Sobriety is trendy now and so are mocktails, so if you’re comfortable in your sobriety, order that fun fruity sparkly drink.
Hacking the Vibe Check
If you’re shy about your sobriety, there’s an almost sure-fire way to avoid the questioning: miss the first round of drink orders. Here's how:
Be a little late. (Have "trouble" parking the car!)
Go straight to the bar instead of the table or gaggle of suits. Nobody will bother you if there’s a drink in hand. Bonus points if you get something sparkly with a lime, because it looks like a G&T (gin and tonic).
A few drinks in, offer to grab water for the table. At least a handful will bite and you can sip on water the rest of the night. We condone closin’ deals and staying hydrated.
Cheers!
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