# Help me with celebration ideas? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 14, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096 "2010-04-14T18:26:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/1 "2010-04-14T18:26:10Z")
OK, this may be a little weird, but in honor of my upcoming 30th anniversary of working here I want to give my co-workers a celebration of some kind, to show my appreciation for everything they have done and continue to do to make my life easier. On the other hand, I don’t want it to look like I’m throwing myself a party. I don’t mind spending some money, and whatever we do will have to be on the premises. I expect it will involve having food brought in, but what else? People in several different departments will be involved. Also, everyone involved, with only a very few exceptions (i.e. department heads) are people that I regard as my peers. So I’m looking for ideas in two areas - food ideas (preferably on the healthy side, but some decadence may be allowed for the occasion) - presentation ideas. Should I just not mention that it’s my anniversary, and focus on the “thank you” aspect of it? Please, let your minds go wild, and give me your best ideas! Roddy ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/2 "2010-04-14T18:30:36Z")
Doesn’t your HRM department have a format for this? They might be planning a party for you, (or you might need to prompt them a bit by asking this same question 🙂 ) ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2010, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/3 "2010-04-14T18:52:54Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > Doesn’t your HRM department have a format for this? They might be planning a party for you, (or you might need to prompt them a bit by asking this same question 🙂 ) No, it would be nice if so, but I’m pretty sure the day will otherwise go by uncommented upon, with the possible exception of a greeting card signed (perfunctorily) by the CEO. Which is a good part of my motivation. I was thinking of doing something like this when I retire (throwing a big party for everyone) but I don’t want to wait that long. Roddy ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/4 "2010-04-16T13:48:27Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > On the other hand, I don’t want it to look like I’m throwing myself a party. Sorry, but this is what it sounds like to me. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/5 "2010-04-16T16:23:36Z")
The usual treat in your situation is to invite everyone to a nearby bar after hours for socializing, and announce you’ll pick up the tab. And have the bar perhaps serve some snacks that go with a drink, like light tapas or something. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/6 "2010-04-16T16:35:42Z")
> [@Wilbo523](#): > > Sorry, but this is what it sounds like to me. So what? Let him throw himself a party. His coworkers will enjoy it, he’ll enjoy it, there will be lots of warm fuzzies, and everyone will be happy. ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/7 "2010-04-16T17:34:56Z")
If you’re going to do it on premises, during work hours, you need to clear it with management. Assuming you get clearance, then a huge sandwich or several pizzas should cover the food. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-celebration-ideas/536096/8 "2010-04-18T06:38:29Z")
Strippers and blow for all!