Happy Halloween everyone!

You walk into the office and notice all of the Halloween decorations. A spider here, a goblin there. Then a bunch of co-workers show up in costumes. What a sight!

Do you like to dress up in fancy or scary costumes for this occasion? Do you want to dress up at the office, but not sure what to wear or if you even can?

This has been a tradition in our office for quite some time now, where people would decorate the office, dress up in funky costumes and bring baked treats for everyone. Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event. We even hold a "Best Costume Contest" and even get a small prize, although I've never seen what the prize was.

Here are some tips you should follow before you get into the spirit:

• Check to see if others will be doing the same. You don't want to end up at work and be the only one wearing a costume. Looking like a rabbit might be fun, but you don't want to be gnawing your carrot around others as they're working away.
• Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy.
• If you are going to wear a costume, make sure to wear something tasteful, not too scary or revealing. Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude.
• Try not to wear masks as the can block your vision and cut down on productivity. Try reading what you are typing or writing through really small holes. It's nearly impossible, especially if you wear glasses.

And last of all, have fun with it! Feel proud to be a part of a great office culture!

So, any of you celebrating Halloween? Do you have any more tips to add here? What are you dressing up as? Let us know!

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