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?

[Billthedrill]

Old American political adage: "Never f*** your staff. But if you do, never stop."

[malakhi]

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

Riiiiiiiight. On the contrary, they lie to cover up their misdeeds. Just like men do.

[Feiny]

What happens if you are self-employed?

[mywholebodyisaweapon]

Paging Rosie O'Donnell! ;)

[goodnesswins]

Huh....my husband's "holiday" party is tonight....we even sing a Christmas carol or two. Course, we have to pay $25/per person for the dinner/room, and add in drinks.....so if you mean "FREE" parties, you are correct.

[StriperSniper]

The Scots are a randy lot.

Apparently! ;-)

[Syncro]

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

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 being criticised. The sort of moral code women now follow is likely to lead to disaster rather than enjoyment

Or both. More like scared of getting caught; most likely they lie to cover their butts...which they apparantly uncovered at the wrong time and wrong place with the wrong person...lol

[Kenton]

Last year I was in a pub in downtown Cleveland on the Friday before Christmas, and a bunch of 20 and 30-something office workers at one of larger tables were obviously having some sort of office party. The drunker they got, the louder and more over the top they got.

Then one of the men, who looked a little older than the rest and who was obviously the boss, decided to show all his employees what a wild 'n' crazy guy he was, and he dropped his pants to the floor.

The look on his employees' face was a priceless expression of shock and disbelief. I think everybody from that party cleared the bar in about 5 minutes after that.

[TomServo]

If this is European "enlightenment", I'll keep my blinders on.

[Semper Paratus]

if you mean "FREE" parties, you are correct

I'm talking about those office parties that start in the office around 3:00 and spill out into neighboring bars after 5 and spouses aren't invited. (wink,wink, nudge,nudge)

[No Blue States]

""16 per cent of the women questioned said they might ''flash their boobs'' once the drink began to flow."

Hi there, Can i get you a shot or 3 of Everclear?

So if only 4 women show up you get to ogle only one half of one boob?

[Hildy]

I've been around abit and I have concluded that holiday office parties are STUPID. People would be happier to get a bonus instead of dressing up and mixing with people they see everyday. Bad things happen at these parties when alcohol is involved. Believe me, I talk from experience.

[L.N. Smithee]

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.

While we are on the topic of airlines and British Isles, I wonder how many stifled snickers flight attendants for the national airline of Ireland have had to endure.

Can you imagine, striking up a conversation in a drinking establishment with an lovely long-legged Irish lass, and she says, "I'm a flight attendant." You say, "Oh, which airline?" and she replies, "Aer Lingus."

(Huh huh huh huh huh...hey, Beavis!)

[shaggy eel]

,,, tilt in the kilt BUMP

[L.N. Smithee]

What happens if you are self-employed?

You can have a wild party with yourself without any negative repercussions -- unless of course, you are a schizophrenic lawyer, and you can sue yourself for harassment.

[Feiny]

Especially if the flight attendants name is Connie.

[shaggy eel]

They're afraid of hurting people, scared of failing and scared of being criticised.

,,, but look at what they're not afraid and scared of doing.

[scotsman1]

Dont take so seriously,this is a magazine read by the type of women you would not marry anyway(they are called 'slappers' over here).........anyway,we Scots/British have a ironic sense of humour,and we are notorious for telling questioners any old crap(i once gave me name on a questionaire as James Mattoon Scott.......)Anyway,lay of the American prudishness...lol.......like American women are virginal nuns.........

[Eaker]

You are a Scot!!!!

Gonna sleep with yer boss this year?????

[AxelPaulsenJr]

Thanks to a Delta buddy'ss Friends and Family pass, I rode Business Class to London on a Delta 777. Love the electric seats and other neat gadgets.

It was a nice ride, however now I know that wasn't turbulence we were experiencing. LOL

[The Clemson Tiger]

Thy rod shall not be comforted by thy staff...

[shaggy eel]

What happens if you are self-employed?

ROFLMAO!!!!!

[Strzelec]

I always thought that the Chunnel should have been built between Ireland and England.

And let the Irish national airlines run it.

You can fill in the blanks from here. Excuse me while I go slap myself silly. (grin)

[Grizzly Bear]

"Ahm dead sexy!"

Be glad you don't work for him, lassies.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

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.

ANY woman?

[humblegunner]

Gonna sleep with yer boss this year?????

Nah, I've heard him sleeping at his desk; he snores like crazy.

[scotsman1]

Most Scottish women will do nothing worse than drink too much and flirt(which surely in America is just like here i.e. batting eyelids and smiling fakily(is that a word?)to the boss.Read the report.......the only really worrying figure is the seven per cent of married women who would sleep with the boss.And the drug figure(no doubt younger stupid girls).Average age of women in this report was 38........i.e. aging,drink-sodden 'slappers'.(please note slappers over here is a mild term,even affectionate in some contexts and used by women also to other women)just before I get anti-sexism letters............

[blackie]

Ya gotta watch those kilt wearing party goers. :):)

[scotsman1]

Yeah,nothing says MAN quite like a tricorn hat,knee breeches and a flute................

[Lee'sGhost]

Queer eye for a straight rebellion.