BREAKING NEWS : Women Get Hit On At Office Holiday Parties, Some Don't Like It

(LS) Men are attempting to spread a little too much holiday cheer to their female colleagues, new research reveals. More than 80 percent of the women surveyed in a WorkingMomsOnly.com study said a co-worker had made unwanted sexual advances toward them at a holiday gathering. Eighty-six percent of them reported being surprised by the actions of the co-worker, and more than 60 percent reported that a supervisor was the one making the advances. More often than not, the co-workers involved were married, and the research showed the come-ons seemed to negatively impact the colleagues' relationship once they returned to the office. While the advances are sometimes unavoidable, Tribby offers several tips to help women deal with being hit on by a co-worker.

• Avoid drinking too much. Limit intake to no more than two drinks. You will be more aware of your surroundings and will be able to pick up on signs that something uncomfortable may occur.
• Don’t spend too much time talking to one person, or any male colleague, who has been drinking too much.
• If you don't have a date, bring a friend or relative along to the get-together.
• Always remain in a group setting and don't go off alone with anyone, even if you know the person well.
• Avoid getting into deep personal stories with co-workers.
• If you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, be direct and firm in insisting that you don't want their advances, even if the person is a supervisor and it causes a scene.
•  If you are the victim of inappropriate behavior, report the incident immediately to the human resources department.

Everyone knows all bets are off at the office holiday party. I always thought this was common knowledge. Every year I hear stories of Mark and Susie fucking on the copy machine after Mark "accidentally" Xeroxed a picture of his dick. Or some secretary sleeps with her married boss because her holiday bonus wasn't exactly what she expected and wanted more. What do you honestly expect when a bunch of co-workers bound by social norms and workplace conduct get together for a night out during the most joyous time of year and consume large amounts of alcohol? No shit there's unwanted advances. Unless every girl agrees to wear a sign on top of the ugly sweater that says "Advances Welcome"  or "Advances Unwelcome" I think we're at a standstill. If you think Milton, after getting bitched around all year by the higher ups and spending half the time looking for his swingline stapler, isn't gonna let loose, pound some egg nog, and try and get his dick wet with the short skirt wearing Jenny from the 5th floor on the one night of the year when that's supposed to seem normal you're more clueless than Popeye.

I know the article list tips for coping with unwanted advances but I have a much better list

1) Don't go. Boom. Easy as that. You don't want to get hit on at the holiday office party don't attend. 

2) Wear appropriate workplace clothing year round. Nothing says no like a skirt to the ankles. You wear ones all year that show a lot of leg, expect to get hit on. 

3) Say nothing and walk away. Nothing says no like walking away from the person hitting on you. You walk away problem solved. If he keeps coming after you punch him in the mouth. I bet he'll get the hint.

4) Manage your expectations. Expect to get hit on at the holiday office party. If you can't take the heat get the fuck out the kitchen (See #1).

-Bacon