The Foolproof Guide to Hooking Up at Your Office Holiday Party

Let the festivities begin.

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According to a survey by Trojan Condoms, nearly half of the people polled said they would go all the way at the office party if the opportunity presented itself this year. Translation: The annual workplace shindig vaunts as much hedonistic and unrelenting thirst as Rihanna's Instagram feed. And, why not? It's a party where everyone is temporarily unhampered by their broken relationships, releasing a year's worth of immeasurable tension, and, consequently, primed to make questionable life choices.

But, like all worthwhile endeavors, having sex with a coworker carries many challenges and potential pitfalls. To ensure that you're in optimal shape for the road ahead, Complex City Guide offers a Foolproof Guide to Hooking Up at Your Office Holiday Party. Good luck out there.

Written by Sean Evans (@seanseaevans)

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Don’t be the drunkest person in the room, ever.

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Watch out for snakes.

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Avoid gaming coworkers like a cubicle-dwelling pickup artist.

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Keep it 100 with superiors.

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Work the room, and don’t let one person monopolize your time.

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Have a good time.

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Be discreet.

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Make your escape.

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Don’t be weird about the situation afterwards.

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Lower your expectations.

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