{"id":1025,"date":"2023-02-15T18:52:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T18:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalastpete.com\/?p=1025"},"modified":"2025-10-30T15:55:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:55:24","slug":"work-happy-hour-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/blog\/work-happy-hour-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"Colleagues and Cocktails: The Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of a Work Happy Hour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1022 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01-Colleagues-and-Cocktails-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-a-Work-Happy-Hour-min.jpg\" alt=\"A person stirring the liquid in their wine glass\" width=\"870\" height=\"379\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1022 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01-Colleagues-and-Cocktails-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-a-Work-Happy-Hour-min.jpg\" alt=\"A person stirring the liquid in their wine glass\" width=\"870\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01-Colleagues-and-Cocktails-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-a-Work-Happy-Hour-min.jpg 870w, https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01-Colleagues-and-Cocktails-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-a-Work-Happy-Hour-min-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/01-Colleagues-and-Cocktails-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-a-Work-Happy-Hour-min-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>After a long week at the office, what better way to unwind than attending a <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/promotions\/\">happy hour<\/a> with your colleagues? Whether you&#8217;re celebrating a successful project or looking for an excuse to socialize, having drinks with your workmates is a great way to bond and get to know each other better.<\/p>\n<p>There are certain etiquette rules you should follow when it comes to office happy hours. Let&#8217;s discuss the do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of after-work drinking before you attend a happy hour with co-workers so you can make the most of <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/groups-parties\/\">your next after-work gathering<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>The Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of a Work Happy Hour<\/h2>\n<p>To go or not to go, that is the question. Going out for drinks with your co-workers has its advantages. But remember that there are a few do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts when it comes to having cocktails with your colleagues:<\/p>\n<h3>DO Make an Appearance<\/h3>\n<p>When your co-worker invites you for some <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/blog\/making-the-perfect-cocktail\/\">after-work cocktails<\/a>, do make an appearance. Show up, even if just for one drink. It&#8217;ll show your co-workers that you value camaraderie, teamwork, and social engagement outside of work and lunch breaks. You&#8217;ll probably end up having fun and <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/groups-parties\/corporate-team-building\/\">bonding with your team members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>DO Mingle With Everyone<\/h3>\n<p>Forming connections with co-workers takes time. It can be challenging to get a sense of who your co-workers are while at work \u2014 particularly if you work in a fast-paced environment with little opportunity for interaction. Is there somebody at work you want to get to know better? Start a discussion by offering to buy them a minty mojito or a rich draft beer!<\/p>\n<p>Mingle with as many of your co-workers as possible, including those you don&#8217;t generally get to talk to. You don&#8217;t have to stay with your work best friend the entire time. Be open to everyone and try to connect with people you haven&#8217;t talked to before. Connecting with one another is necessary if you want to be a part of a solid team you can rely on at work. Besides, getting to know someone is simpler when you&#8217;re not worried about submitting a report on time or trying to arrange a meeting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1023 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/02-DO-Buy-a-Round-min.jpg\" alt=\"after work happy hour\" width=\"870\" height=\"379\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1023 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/02-DO-Buy-a-Round-min.jpg\" alt=\"after work happy hour\" width=\"870\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/02-DO-Buy-a-Round-min.jpg 870w, https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/02-DO-Buy-a-Round-min-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/02-DO-Buy-a-Round-min-768x335.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>DO Buy a Round<\/h3>\n<p>What goes around comes around! Buying a round makes you a workplace hero \u2014 especially if the hangout isn&#8217;t an <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/groups-parties\/private-events\/\">office-sponsored event<\/a>. Beer is nearly always a safe bet. However, a\u00a0bar with <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DRINK-MENUv3-.pdf\">various drink options<\/a>\u00a0like beer, <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/blog\/wine-pairing-guide\/\">wine<\/a>, champagne, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you can spice things up with drinks to energize the group, like an Excitabull with vodka, peach schnapps, Red Bull and cranberry juice. Or, try an espresso martini with vodka, cooled espresso, Kahlua and sugar. That&#8217;ll give you and your colleagues enough energy to get out on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n<h3>DO Loosen Up<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/blog\/karaoke-etiquette\/\">maintain a professional demeanor<\/a> while joining a happy hour with co-workers. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t relax a little. You should be able to loosen up in the presence of your co-workers. It&#8217;s the end of the workday, and everyone wants to unwind. Allow them to see a side of you that they might not see at the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Make some jokes and get to know them a bit better. Make the experience more human! What better way to <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/blog\/benefits-of-singing\/\">break the ice<\/a> than with some karaoke? If you <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/blog\/overcoming-stage-fright\/\">feel a bit shy<\/a>, visit a place with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/karaoke-rooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">private karaoke rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>DO Leave Early<\/h3>\n<p>Leaving the party early helps you avoid overindulgence and fatigue the next day at work. You can stay long enough to enjoy yourself, converse with your colleagues and have a drink or two \u2014 maybe three. However, keep in mind that leaving too soon might be detrimental \u2014 you want to stick around long enough to make an impression.<\/p>\n<p>Try to keep the after-work drinking at about two to three hours. Any more than that and you might risk one of the &#8220;don&#8217;ts&#8221; below.<\/p>\n<h3>DON&#8217;T Just Talk About Work<\/h3>\n<p>Although you&#8217;re going out to have an\u00a0after-work drink, try not to only talk about work. Leave the office conversation at the office. Avoid mentioning today&#8217;s management meeting, the company&#8217;s quarter four goals or the newest social media strategy. Allow your colleagues to unwind at the\u00a0work happy hour\u00a0and forget about the day.<\/p>\n<p>Take advantage of your <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/groups-parties\/nightlife\/\">time away from the workplace<\/a> to discuss the newest popular series, food recipes or hobbies. Create a fun and comfortable atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3>DON&#8217;T Gossip<\/h3>\n<p>Outside of work, it&#8217;s easy to get into comfortable chitchat with colleagues, especially after a few after-work cocktails. Be careful not to complain or gossip about fellow employees. Office gossip spreads quickly and can negatively affect work relationships and reputation.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid making disparaging comments about others at any <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/faqs\/\">work function<\/a> \u2014 or else your co-workers may begin to wonder what you say about them when they aren&#8217;t there. While others may talk, try redirecting the subject and never mention someone&#8217;s name in the wrong context.<\/p>\n<h3>DON&#8217;T Forget to Eat<\/h3>\n<p>When happy hour begins directly after work, dinner time might come and go while you&#8217;re still enjoying time at the bar. If you start drinking on an empty stomach, you may experience the effects of your cocktails more rapidly. Eating something during the outing is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>Always opt for a place with a bar and a restaurant \u2014 that way, you can get enough sustenance without leaving the\u00a0work happy hour. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/the-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bar offering shareable dishes and boards<\/a>\u00a0is an excellent choice. Dig into delectable chicken wings or artisan harvest boards with numerous meats, cheeses and other snacks.<\/p>\n<h3>DON&#8217;T Drink Too Much<\/h3>\n<p>OK, so you remembered to eat, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can go all out and drink too much. Pace yourself and be mindful of how much you drink. Avoid strong alcoholic beverages in favor of beer. A decent rule of thumb is to drink one glass of water per drink you order.<\/p>\n<p>You want to avoid being known as the workplace gossip the next day. Don&#8217;t allow it to come to the point where you&#8217;ll start crossing lines. Even if you&#8217;re having a good time, remember that these are colleagues, not close-knit friends. Be sensible, pace yourself and call a cab if necessary.<\/p>\n<h3>DON&#8217;T Cross Lines<\/h3>\n<p>While you should loosen up and get to know your co-workers better, do not cross any boundaries or limits. A work-related group environment is not the greatest place to ponder your personal issues, use foul language or make anyone feel awkward.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody should feel uncomfortable during a happy hour with co-workers. After all, you all have to see each other the next morning. Definitely have fun, but remain respectful of everyone at all times!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Eat, Drink and Sing at LALA<\/h2>\n<p>Not sure where to go for your next after-work happy hour? LALA Karaoke is one of the newest bars to open in <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/locations\/tampa\/\">Tampa<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/locations\/st-petersburg\/\">St. Petersburg<\/a>. LALA is sure to become your go-to full-service bar in the region, with <a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/the-bars\/\">stylish bar sections<\/a> and extra attractions, such as a fine dining restaurant and seven private karaoke rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re unwinding with co-workers after work or meeting with friends for a high-end beverage on the weekend, LALA&#8217;s elegant bars set the tone.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View our menus<\/a>\u00a0to see what food and drinks we have to get the excitement rolling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/reservations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reserve a table<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lalakaraoke.com\/book-a-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a karaoke room<\/a>\u00a0for you and your co-workers for a memorable after-work happy hour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; After a long week at the office, what better way to unwind than attending a happy hour with your colleagues? 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