Anyone ever brought a same-sex plus one to a company holiday party? How was it perceived?

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No but hooked up with a coworker at one😅

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I have. I did not feel anything different in particular. People who are close to me came over to meet my partner and stuck around to chat and those I usually don’t engage with just stayed away, probably judging/gossiping but I don’t really care about them anyways. That’s my experience when I was in a relatively conservative office in the Midwest.

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back when i was in a relationship, i brought my boyfriend along to some thanksgiving and xmas holiday parties at work where a plus one was acceptable. nobody reacted weirdly. my teammates were all just excited to meet him.

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Yes. No issues whatsoever for me. Although I’ve been in two large offices where I’m not the only gay person. And if anyone at the party has an issue, that’s on them. Live your life for you.

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Yep in the UK. Similar to EY 1 - my close colleagues didn’t treat me any differently, more distant colleagues remained distant. Definitely more eyes on us as we arrived, but people chilled out

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Yes. Never thought twice about it and nor should you. It's 2021

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I have, at two different offices I've worked at. One in a rural Midwest office. Didn't have any issues, but I was already out to most people in the office.

I have taken my husband to our events for many years. I was more nervous about it than anyone else was. He has made good friend with many of the partners, their spouses and other team members so I have to say while I was hesitant, I found nothing but a welcomed reception. And yes I was promoted over the course of the years that I have been attending so I don't think there were negative implications on my trajectory.

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