I can't go to an office "party" because it's too late at night
I hope I'm not making a mistake? Networking itni zaroori toh nhi?
I hate partying anyhoo. I'm a teetotaler and I'm underage(?)
Show you face, make an impression and leave early.
This is the best approach. Just make sure that you have a compelling enough reason that you can tell the other attendees if they ask why you are leaving early.
And ensure that you can say no politely if someone asks you to stay back.
And make sure you are in a few photos 🤩
Networking can be done without being high on drugs or alcohol also. Those bondings are also highly fragile.
Just ask anyone, they will be happy to help. Utilise social media wisely n don't change imitating others
Go, make some arrangement for transportation. You will start feeling left out because late night is a new norm and people who don't want it get left out and feel alone.
Wanna be? Yet another social validation for something which they can’t decide on their own