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10 Things to help you survive the onslaught of parties this December

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December 3, 2013

Just because you're Jewish doesn't mean you won't be attending your share of holiday events this December–from office parties to New Years Eve soirees, here are some tips on surviving the onslaught of food, alcohol and people.

1. Get your flu shot. Seriously. Not only does getting the flu really put a damper on your holiday plans (and ability to work) but if you get it, you can now expose other people to it, and that's not very nice. Sharing is caring, except when we're talking about a virulent flu.

” target=”_blank”>Uber that can take you back home–and you don't need any cash with you! Just sign up beforehand and consider it done. All you have to do is send an alert saying where you are. If that's not an option, spend the night on your friend's couch–I promise no one will tell you 'no' if you say you're too drunk to drive.* 

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