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Christmas round 4: December at work
Ten questions on the strangest month in the working year. Some are more serious than they look.
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What is the most sensible Secret Santa budget rule?
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- 1. What is the most sensible Secret Santa budget rule?
- A. Agreed and the same for everyone (answer)
- B. Spend what you like
- C. Senior staff spend more
- D. No budget at all
A shared limit helps keep the exchange fair and comfortable for everyone. - 2. Your employer can be legally responsible for behaviour at the work Christmas party. True or false?
- A. True (answer)
- B. False
Work events count as the course of employment, so harassment rules still apply. - 3. What is the best way to word an out-of-office over Christmas?
- A. Return date and who to contact (answer)
- B. Just 'Away'
- C. A festive poem only
- D. Nothing - leave it off
A clear return date helps people know when to expect a reply. - 4. In the UK, are employers legally required to give Christmas Day off?
- A. No, it depends on the contract (answer)
- B. Yes, always
- C. Only for full-time staff
- D. Only in Scotland
Bank holidays do not automatically give every worker a right to a day off. - 5. What is the most common cause of office fires from decorations?
- A. Overloaded sockets and fairy lights (answer)
- B. Tinsel
- C. Paper chains
- D. Candles in the kitchen
Keeping electrical decorations in good condition and avoiding overloaded sockets reduces fire risk. - 6. Your colleague drives to the party. What should a good organiser plan for?
- A. Soft drinks and a way home (answer)
- B. Nothing, it's their choice
- C. A breathalyser at the door
- D. An early finish
Planning transport and non-alcoholic choices helps make the event safer and more inclusive. - 7. Which is the safest Secret Santa gift?
- A. Something useful or edible (answer)
- B. A joke about their job
- C. Anything personal
- D. Alcohol for everyone
A neutral gift is less likely to make a colleague feel uncomfortable. - 8. When is the best time to book Christmas annual leave?
- A. As early as the policy says (answer)
- B. Christmas Eve
- C. Whenever
- D. After the rota is published
Popular dates can fill quickly, so checking the leave policy early helps teams plan. - 9. Which phrase should never appear in the party invite?
- A. Attendance is compulsory (answer)
- B. Dress code: smart casual
- C. Partners welcome
- D. Soft drinks available
Work social events should be welcoming, not compulsory. - 10. What is the best thing to do with leftover mince pies on 2 January?
- A. Share them in the kitchen (answer)
- B. Hide them in your drawer
- C. Bin them
- D. Save them for Easter
There is no wrong answer here, but sharing is the team-friendly one.
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