There’s a special kind of stress that comes with holiday office parties. You want to look festive but not like you tried too hard, stylish but still work-appropriate, and comfortable enough to sit ...

DEAR ABBY: I have worked with the same six women and three men for 19 years. Each time one has a birthday, we have a small office party with lunch, cake and ice cream, and a gift in the $50 range, and ...