A: My teammates have been planning their costumes for weeks and will celebrate as a group—and not just October 31, but the whole darn weekend! I am not into Halloween—what do I do?
Q: it seems that each year Halloween becomes a bigger more celebrated event and more difficult to ignore. I have watched the costumed Anime at the Boston Park Plaza and this summer hundreds of garbed and garish folks traipsed through the Boston Prudential Center. I don’t know the occasion but I can tell you that they were all having fun.
Being playful is an important muscle to flex and a good way to break old habits, rigid patterns, and stale beliefs. No need for your colleagues to think that you are a “stick in the mud” unless you plan to come dressed as one. Here are a few questions to consider:
- What are the logistics for the weekend? If there is a not-to-miss event, select that event and attend.
- What will make the Halloween weekend memorable and worthwhile: Getting to know colleagues better? Having a new experience? Enjoying dinner at trendy restaurant? Visiting colleagues’ homes?
- What is your playful side? Have your colleagues experienced your playful personality—your business playful, not a “wild, weird or spooky” one.
- Will your costume/mask make someone smile? Will it make you chuckle?
Note: My friends and I have a lot of fun on Halloween. Our costume is simple and always catches people off guard. Have a boo-tiful Halloween!