As we approach the festive season, after-work get-togethers become more frequent and more popular. After-work get-togethers are opportunities to deepen your relationship with colleagues, to relax and get to know them in a more informal setting, which usually improves relationships back in the office too, cementing team bonds and strengthening partnerships. However, finding the right words to organise after-work get-togethers with colleagues, socialising once you get there, or finding the right words to avoid attending them, can be tricky.