WE'LL HAVE SEX WITH THE BOSS AT OFFICE BASH

The Daily Record (UK) ^ | 12/04/2003 | By John Mceachran

[JennysCool]

MARRIED Scots women are prepared to have sex with their boss at the Christmas party, a survey claims.

Seventy per cent think it is acceptable to flirt with their superior at the annual office bash.

And they are prepared to lie in a bid to cover up their indiscretions.

But they still like to keep an eye on what their partner is getting up to over the festive period.

Seventy per cent of women admitted in the poll for That's Life magazine that they would get drunk at their Christmas party.

And 12 per cent said they would dabble in drugs.

In scenes fitting for the TV comedy The Office, 16 per cent of the women questioned said they might ''flash their boobs'' once the drink began to flow.

And 45 per cent said they were likely to fall over on the dance floor.

While 25 per cent of those who stray over Christmas admitted to ''getting off'' with someone they don't fancy.

Seven per cent of married Scots women would sleep with their boss at the festive parties.

Despite their own bad behaviour, they were also determined to keep an eye on their hubby.

Fifty-one per cent admitted to checking their partners' pockets and 32 per cent revealed they scoured mobile phone bills.

And many didn't mind telling a few porkies to help smooth over the aftermath of their wild nights.

Sixty per cent admitted to taking a ''sickie'' to recover from a Christmas party hangover.

And 22 per cent said they called in sick following the office party so they could stay in bed with their new man.

Psychologist Susan Quilliam said: ''Women lie because they're afraid to tell the truth.

''They're afraid of hurting people, scared of failing and scared of beingcriticised. The sort of moral code women now follow is likely to lead to disaster rather than enjoyment.

''The backlash on behaviour such as 'flashing your boobs' or sleeping with the boss will be huge.''

A spokeswomen for the Marriage Guidance Council said: ''At this time of the year, severe strain can be put on relationships.

''And office Christmas parties can often result in people behavingin ways that they would not normally do.

''The sort of behaviour mentioned in the survey will obviously put even more strain on couples' relationships.

''The best advice is for women and men is to be careful how much they drink when attending any Christmas function.''

That's Life questioned 5000 women across the UK with an average age of 38 for the survey.

[Semper Paratus]

Probably a good idea that US office parties are a thing of the past.

[Pukin Dog]

The backlash on behaviour such as 'flashing your boobs' or sleeping with the boss will be huge.

I can assure any woman who next year wishes to engage in the above behavior on any Delta 777 where I am in the cockpit, that she will be treated without backlash of any kind.

We may experience added turbulence for a few moments, however.

[GulliverSwift]

Except they were killed off by political correctness.

[HIDEK6]

Psychologist Susan Quilliam said: ''Women lie because they're afraid to tell the truth.

LOL

[SavageRepublican]

Why are they calling them "Christmas parties"? I thought we were all 'sposed to call them "Holiday parties"!!! </sarcasm>

[Wheee The People]

Note to self: Schedule next vacation to December in Scotland.

[diamondjoe]

This entire article is nothing but a nefarious plot by the Scottish government to persuade US companies to relocate to Scotland.

[exile]

My boss is a nice guy, but old Exile don't swing that way.

[exile]

What do you expect from the Scottish. The women must be dying to get their hands on a guy who isn't wearing a skirt.

[HIDEK6]

Probably a good idea that US office parties are a thing of the past.

They're still having them at Midstate Office Supply.

[Bringbackthedraft]

Ah Ha! That figures! My ex wife was a Scott.

[JennysCool]

Scottish flag. No wonder.

[1Old Pro]

Scots do this? Who knew

[Prodigal Son]

And people wonder why I like living here ;-)

[areafiftyone]

LOL - Just thinking about how many ugly bosses would love to have businesses in Scotland. Just the thought of having sex with my boss makes me cringe!

[Pukin Dog]

This entire article is nothing but a nefarious plot by the Scottish government to persuade US companies to relocate to Scotland.

It could work.

[Prodigal Son]

The Scots are a randy lot.

[StolarStorm]

Do you think Leo's departure signals a future merger?