Why do work parties feel so awkward—even with free food and drinks?

[TracyWants]

My boss wanted me to come to his work party and it was a fancy theme so I did. Lol even though it was awkward I still just pretended to enjoy it. I got free food though lol and there was live music, free drinks. And just to show you how awkward it was here is a photo that I was forced to take with my boss lol the photographer was being soo picky with how we were standing and what pose and what hand positions lol

[Genie23]

If you hadn't mentioned he's your boss, I'd have assumed you're in a relationship with him. I'm feeling bit awkward by the way he's holding you, and the way you're looking at him... makes me feel like you're in love with him, and he's showing off that he's got an attractive woman. I wouldn't even stand so close to my colleague/senior, to be honest. 😅

If you really felt awkward or uncomfortable, just say you're camera shy or something. Make up excuses. So, you won't be forced to take pictures, lol.

[ChiTown33]

Really? He don't look very comfortable.

[Genie23]

If he isn't comfortable, he's really good at hiding it. (I mean, the way he's holding her. I only see couples do this or very close friends pose like this). I really got the impression that he's happy to take this kinda picture with her. 😅

[Levin]

The words total bollocks come to mind. Her profile is likely total bollocks, also.

Too many lying gobshites on here who use AI pictures. I really don't see the point.

[Genie23]

@Levin I would be so annoyed with myself, if this turns out to be another fake story/fake profile... The last couple of times I genuinely tried to give advice to girls on GaG, they ended up being trolls or catfishes. 😑 I even wrote long paragraphs to encourage a teenage girl who said she was disabled, and was feeling like she's not good enough for dating. I talked to her like an older sister... until a mod pointed out that the QA was a recurring troll who constantly changes stories, and probably use AI generated images (one more reason to dislike AI). It made me feel bit sad that I spent so much time thinking I was helping her a bit. But oh well.

[Levin]

Yeah, easily done and I get a sneaking suspicion for some that I give a genuine answer to. Then again, some never acknowledge your answer even if they seem genuine, so I guess we shouldn't expect anything.

As a guy I feel like a smell bullshit better than a shark can smell blood a mile away.

[Genie23]

@Levin So true.

That shark comment made me laugh. 😆 But yeah, you're definitely better at it. I just checked out some of her questions... it reminded me of someone who used to post similar questions except she would say she's married, and have kids. (I don't know whether you've seen her or remember her). You were right.

[Levin]

I don't remember nothing. You're switched on though. You see the bollocks, too.

[Genie23]

@Levin https://www.girlsaskguys.com/user/thelovelywoman

Yeah, I do now. Thanks to you. 😅

[NoDecision]

Are you sure that is not a guy with his "Real Doll"? 😅

[ChiTown33]

Because you are not friends with these people. You might appear amicable on the surface. But that's not genuine friendship. Work parties are typically a companies attempt at team building. Like this picture, the photographer was hired by the company? They probably use it to sell, "look what a family atmosphere we are here. You want to work for us, and do business with us". Even during a work party the company is still got an agenda.

[exitseven]

I worked for a big tech company. They had a lot of parties and I never wanted to go. The Christmas party was a big deal. Thy rented out the State House and had an orchestra. Therre was all kinds of food and an open bar. My boss sort of told me thst I needed to go to this. I showed up and made the rounds and nursed a beer had had some of the roast beef that was offered. It was actually a lot better than I thought it would be,.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[LiamS95]

That hardly looks like the kind of pose you'd usually see of an employer and an employee at a business function.. That looks like the kind of pose used for two lovers that just got engaged. I used to do portrait and wedding photography and candid photography at trsde shows business functions etc... It looks to me like your boss wanted an intimate looking photo of himself with a pretty woman.

[RavVid]

Well you would like enjoy free beverages but you can't let yourself go and be unprofessional. Being drunk and professional is indeed awkward. Plus you need alcohol to pretend to socialize on a non-work basis.

[lightbulb27]

they do because of office gossip, relationships and dynamics and what do you really say to your co workers outside of work?

I find your photo and such highly inappropriate for work.

[Staximus]

Because if you get drunk and make a fool out of yourself, you might be looking for a new job. Work parties are great if you work at a bar, restaurant, or other jobs where you’re expected to get drunk and make a fool of yourself

[Staximus]

Did he stretch out the old fortune cookie?

[Nikki1989]

Never had that issue. They are always fun.

[Katiebeth]

Many are afraid to cut loose and have a good time when their superiors are also present.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, your boss is the one who looks uncomfortable underneath is sunglasses. You look like you are proud to be standing that way like you're gonna sleep with him for a promotion.

[Chayce]

That looks like A. I. No boss would take a photo with an employee standing like this.

[Ariesman81Nshiiit]

It wouldn't surprise me if it's the dude posting it

[MrChinaski]

There's no such thing as a free lunch, as they say.

[AgentG111]

Because there's usually people there you don't want to see or be around let alone be around them at work.

[AngryCarl3]

I always put it down to the fact that I worked with a bunch of assholes.

[AngryCarl3]

Why is his hand on your ass? Is that company policy?

[Ariesman81Nshiiit]

This type of behavior is likely to get you fired.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

I had an amazing team at my last job and we always did afterworks. Was always a blast

[RedInnocent69]

Because you have to like them to have fun with them

[Bklynbadboy12]

Cause these are people you work with so you can't really turn up the want you want to

[queenofcardio]

Doesn't sound believable

[DryGermanGuy]

Yeaaah... I can see that, as well. 😬😬😬

[Iron_Man]

Maybe because you’re shy

[LotharioENERZY]

what happens after party makes the difference.

[Anonymous]

Cool story...

[Anonymous]

Hope you got a raise

[In_Trance]

I call bullshit