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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're 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.