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| Dear Annie, I am not opposed to drinking,but it sometimes makes Christmas parties out of control. Every year,the company my wife works for __1__(host)a Christmas dinner party at a local restaurant.What used to be an enjoyable meal with some employees has become a large, drunken event __2__(last)late into the night.One year,two employees __3__(expect)had a fight outside the entrance.Last year,it was even more embarrassing that the scene __4__ some drunken employees set fire to one of the tables was viewed by other customers in the restaurant.Every year,my wife talks about not going,__5__always does and insists we stay till the end of the party.This year,we thanked the hosts,left the restaurant and had cocktails and dinner at home.I think we would be setting a good example and other employees would follow.What do you think? Dear West, We're with you,as you never know __6__the party will have in store for you.__7__you don't make your farewells in an unhurried manner and don't give the impression that you are __8__a rush,it will not be rude to do so.The employees who get drunk may not even notice you've gone.More importantly,other employees may find courage in __9__to do the same, and perhaps if enough of them walk out,the boss will find __10__way to celebrate the holiday. |