Bringing A New Boyfriend Or Girlfriend To The Office Party Isn’t A Good Idea

According to Marie Claire Magazine, you shouldn't bring a new boyfriend or girlfriend to your company holiday party.  Do you agree?  I agree with the magazine, because it can be awkward bringing a new person, whom you've only been dating for a few weeks, to a company party .  Rod thinks it would be better to bring someone, because our co-workers would view him as a player and it would allow him to drink heavily at the party.  What do you think?  Is it a big deal?