The office Christmas party can be a joyous affair, I have been to a few like that, but it can also be totally ruined by different minority groups who never seem to be happy, no matter what is decided.
Below is the HR correspondence regarding one such party, the plans for which started out well, but… well I will let you read on and find out for yourselves…
December 1st
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
I’m happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd at Antonio’s Open Pit Barbecue.
There will be lots of spiked eggnog and a small band playing traditional carols … feel free to sing along.
And don’t be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus to light the Christmas tree!Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Amanda Jenkins
Human Resources Director
December 2nd
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
In no way was yesterday’s memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees.
We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday that often coincides with Christmas (though unfortunately not this year).
However, from now on we will be calling it our “Holiday Party”.
The same policy applies to employees who are celebrating Kwanzaa at this time.
There will be no Christmas tree and no Christmas carols sung.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Amanda Jenkins
Human Resources Director
December 3rd
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
Regarding the anonymous note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, I’m happy to accommodate this request, but, don’t forget, if I put a sign on the table that reads, “AA Only,” you won’t be anonymous anymore.
In addition, forget about the gifts exchange. No gifts will be allowed since the union members feel that $10 is too much money.
Amanda Jenkins
Human Researchers Director
December 7th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
I’ve arranged for members of Overeaters Anonymous to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women closest to the restrooms.
Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with the gay men; each will have their table.
Yes, there will be a flower arrangement for the gay men’s table. Happy now?
Amanda Jenkins
Human Racehorses Director
December 9th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
People, people… nothing sinister was intended by wanting our CEO to play Santa Claus!
Even if the anagram of “Santa” does happen to be “Satan”, there is no evil connotation to our own “little man in a red suit”.
Amanda Jenkins
Human Ratraces
December 10th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
Vegetarians! I’ve had it with you people!!
We’re going to hold this party at Antonio’s Open Pit whether you like it or not!
You can just sit at the table farthest from the “grill of death” as you put it and you’ll get salad bar only, including hydroponic tomatoes.
But you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I’ve heard them scream. I’m hearing them right now.
Ha! I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die, you hear me?
The Bitch from Hell!
Those of you who are not satisfied with these arrangements can —- off!
December 14th
TO: ALL EMPLOYEES:
I’m sure I speak for all of us in wishing Amanda Jenkins a speedy recovery from her stress-related illness.
I’ll continue to forward your cards to her at the sanitarium.
In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay.
Teresa Biscotti –
Acting Human Resources Director
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