Serious question about work Christmas party.

Nah, bring 'em and present your wife's website. What's it to them anyway unless they don't like desserts?

YES perhaps a coworker discount promo code could go with the little sign

wineturtle wrote:

NO IT IS NOT OUT OF LINE perhaps a coworker discount promo code could go with the little sign

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Thanks for the responses. Any other thoughts?

You could always check with the organizers and get their OK. Then there'd be no question.

It's tacky but not out of line. People want a holiday gathering...not be advertised to.

Does the box they come in have any type of logo on it?

WhitePony wrote:

Does the box they come in have any type of logo on it?

When she mails stuff out to her internet customers, she puts the goods in a small bag with her company logo on it. For the xmas party, I suspect we'd just put the goods out on a platter/tray. However, the little sign would probably have her logo.

I would say that it might be at most very mildly tacky, but the vast majority of people would not care and those that do are the types that get offended by anything. I say go for it. Maybe even just have the logo and say, "courtesy of (insert name or website)"

WhitePony wrote:

I would say that it might be at most very mildly tacky, but the vast majority of people would not care and those that do are the types that get offended by anything. I say go for it. Maybe even just have the logo and say, "courtesy of (insert name or website)"

Thank you. The "courtesy of...." idea is good. I like that.

It's not tacky. It's capitalism in action. Support your wife. Make some dough. That used to be the American way.

Session 5 wrote:

In two weeks, my department is having their annual xmas party. There's a sign-up sheet where people can volunteer to bring in a main dish, snacks, dessert, etc. (people can also donate cash).

My wife is a college prof and also started a small home-based bakery business last year (baking is her true passion) and sells sweets and other stuff via online outlets. Is it totally out of line for me to bring some of her desserts to the xmas party and set up a little card saying something to the tune of "these bake goods have been donated by her name goes here owner of

http://www.website.com

Happy Holidays"?

Thanks.

guerillamarketingdotcom

Its tacky. It would be better if you somehow supplied a label on where they were from without the outright solicitation.

Christmas Party????? WTF!

How offense is this towards Jews and Muslim. Unbelievable.

Welcome to 2015.

Do yourself a favor and call it holiday party, like everyone else.

Thank you. Be PC.

Session 5 wrote:

In two weeks, my department is having their annual xmas party. There's a sign-up sheet where people can volunteer to bring in a main dish, snacks, dessert, etc. (people can also donate cash).

My wife is a college prof and also started a small home-based bakery business last year (baking is her true passion) and sells sweets and other stuff via online outlets. Is it totally out of line for me to bring some of her desserts to the xmas party and set up a little card saying something to the tune of "if you like these treats, feel free to visit

http://www.website.com

to order more!"?

Thanks.

Not sure what actual etiquette would be here, but without question some (I'll say at least half) will think it is tacky to do it in that setting. If that doesn't bother you, then have at it.

If I were you, I would not do it at the Christmas Party. Does your work allow posting things in a common area or sending out something on a work social e-mail account or something like that? If so, I would wait and do something like that after the New Year. Far fewer people will be haters of you if you do that.

Everyone saying it's tacky are just libs trying to break the back of a small business owner. It's what they do best. Nothing would make them happier than hearing that you failed and are in need of hand outs. Don't let'em win. Help your wife to succeed.

OP, I am with Flagpole here. Some are going to think it is tacky.

The best way to do this is to play the long game. Bring the treats and bring a lot of them. If she is making money off of them, they are going to be good, right? I presume she is better than the average mom who makes cookies and cupcakes.

So when people start asking you why they are so good, you mention that your wife has a bakery business. The rest will take care of itself.

The long game is much more suitable for this type of situation.

Session 5 wrote:

In two weeks, my department is having their annual xmas party. There's a sign-up sheet where people can volunteer to bring in a main dish, snacks, dessert, etc. (people can also donate cash).

My wife is a college prof and also started a small home-based bakery business last year (baking is her true passion) and sells sweets and other stuff via online outlets. Is it totally out of line for me to bring some of her desserts to the xmas party and set up a little card saying something to the tune of "if you like these treats, feel free to visit

http://www.website.com

to order more!"?

Thanks.

I would say that as long as you don't go to the party, leave, and then come back armed to the teeth, you should be fine.

I'd guess that if they're good and look professionally done, people will ask and word will get around via word-of-mouth. No need for the card. How big is the party?