Comments on: When Your Client Invites You to a Christmas Party

By: brandon

brandon — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:00:24 +0000

Here is what happens when you’ve had too many

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRtvyO_RL0k

By: Aria Rajasa

Aria Rajasa — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:08:51 +0000

It would be impolite if you didn’t come, since you are invited. I always think of this as an opportunity to get to know more about the company, or maybe even my current/future threats like competitors. What could be a better way to get inside info

By: Open English

Open English — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:15:02 +0000

Can they really force you to go? That doesn’t seem right… Even though it is probably a good opportunity to network and get to know each other better, if you think you are better off not going I would make up ANY excuse possible.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:11:36 +0000

This article is a matter of common sense and professionalism rather than a matter of being in the freelance business. Even a full-time employee shouldn’t do all those things.

This article sounded like my grandmother lecturing me about behaving myself; I didn’t find it useful at all. Actually it was rather unflattering to the freelance community that we have to have these basic etiquette and appropriate behaviour ‘tips’ given to us.

What would have been a better article: Angles to network when invited to a X’mas party

It takes away negative aspects and actually creates value for readers as such networking tips will be something they can use and apply when they attend clients’ parties.

A bit disappointing, this one.

By: attitude city, population 1

attitude city, population 1 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:46:57 +0000

Then my dear, you better prove your worthiness and produce a ‘camberwell carrot’ or two of perfect proportions.

By: anonymoose

anonymoose — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:44:18 +0000

yuh,

well it’s amazing how many supposed geniuses lose the plot at these events because they forget boundaries, are too self impressed or don’t know when to stop themselves.

And I didn’t see ‘designer’ anywhere in this post

By: seattleWA

seattleWA — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:01:02 +0000

Is this aimed at entry level people? The second sentence in #1 doesn’t make any sense.
From Designview: (http://www.andyrutledge.com/)
“If you ever want to know why some potential clients regard freelance designers as juvenile slackers, you’ve only to read this article aimed at freelance designers. Geez, what sort of profession are we in here, folks, that we need this sort of advice? How about this advice instead: be a friggin’ professional. Freelance Switch just went down a few notches in my book.”

By: MS

MS — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:22:48 +0000

These parties can be a great way to get to know people you don’t normally work with. Who knows, Steve in Accounts Receivable may share your love of the indie-polka scene. Or even better, Steve is getting the budget for a new project that you would be *perfect* for. Just don’t be the guy that talks business the whole time. You’re there to get to know people, not make a sale.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:31:30 +0000

eh this was kind of a useless article

Quoted for truth. =/

By: Davor

Davor — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 05:27:44 +0000

It depends on what type of clients and stuff you work with. I love that kind of parties, because you can improve you relationship with the client, maybe with the stuff. Ofcourse, there’s always some clients that are pain’in’the’ass, but, it’s ok, you not alone, you can always run to toliet, or go speak with “your boss” or something…

if you hate almost everyone in your company, there must be one person with who you can hang out, dring yout diet coke and keep standing in the corner

good luck