Thanks for the responses everyone.

The party wasnt as bad as expected. It got really busy so I managed to slip out the back early.

I dont understand how people can like these things. They are so fake and stuffy. I have 2 more scheduled next week. I managed to get out of one tonight; I caught a cold.

I work in commercial real estate so all of my client's business' each have a party. Last night was my companys holiday party. I try to come up with excuses to get out of them but my clients get offended if I dont go. I just have to suck it up. Its bad business not to go.