The company dinner is that event no one wants to miss… even though no one knows exactly why they go. Is it for the ham? The free drinks? To see your boss dancing “La Macarena”? Maybe. But also—and Esquire confirms this in this article —because it's the night with the most unresolved tension of the year.
However, we're not just here to talk about company drama. If you've ever wondered what to do at a company dinner, how to make a bigger impact at work , or even how to flirt at a company dinner without seeming desperate , keep reading. Here are the keys to avoiding being invisible or the annoying guy who ends up dancing with the intern.
The art of being liked without seeming like you're trying too hard to be liked
What to do at a company dinner to avoid being the typical bore who forces the conversation, while also not blending in like the salad?
• Learn how to hold a conversation
Talk to everyone, but don't monopolize the conversation. Listen, smile, and crack a good joke when appropriate. If you're funny, be natural; if you're shy, play it cool.
• Body language to seduce
A well-placed glance , intelligent conversation (without talking about work the whole time), and humor that wouldn't offend even your brother-in-law. That's the recipe. And if there's chemistry, let it flow.
Your suit isn't everything, your face has also been invited to the dinner
We know everyone's talking about how to dress. There are 200 articles on Google that tell you "wear a blazer with a turtleneck sweater." Okay, yes, but…
Clothes help, but if your beard looks like a mop or you have a Monday at 8:00 face , you're lost.
And here's the trick : masculine presence isn't improvised, it's cultivated. And having a good face is something that stands out even if you're wearing jeans and a white t-shirt.
A good face attracts everyone's attention
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How to flirt at Christmas (without it looking like that's all you went for)
Here, we don't just want to be relevant in the company and look best in the group photo... we want to have a presence in every sense. And that's not just about looking your best. To achieve a "look who's here" attitude, you only need:
- Good posture (straight back, head held high).
- Speak with intention , not in haste.
- Look people in the eyes when you speak.
- And above all: look like you're enjoying yourself , not like you're waiting for dessert.
And if it flows… let it flow. 🔥
Conclusion: You're going to be liked. But first, like yourself.
The company dinner isn't just about grabbing canapés. It's an opportunity to enhance your image, feel attractive, make a lasting impression … and, why not, leave with a story you can't tell.
So this year, when you walk into a restaurant, let it show that you didn't just get ready for dinner. You got ready to treat yourself. And that, my friend, changes everything.
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