Poll: Would you want your boss at a Christmas party?

Monday 13th December 2010, 10:30AM GMT.

Many workers do not want theirs to go to a Christmas party, fearing that they will spoil the fun or even spark a violent reaction, according to a new survey.

A survey of 2,000 adults by restaurant chain TGI Friday’s found that one in three believed having their manager around stops everyone having fun.

One in five said they do not want their boss to attend the office Christmas party at all and 27 per cent are worried they might not be able to resist telling them exactly what they think of them.

One in eight was worried things could turn physical, while one per cent revealed they quit their job at the office party.

Darrell Wade, commercial director of TGI Friday’s UK, said: “Bosses who want to join in the party should give their staff what they want, which is a mix of a lively atmosphere, great food and indulgent cocktails.”

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