This article was co-authored by LeTisha Underwood and by How.com.vn staff writer, Eric McClure. LeTisha Underwood is a Certified Professional Matchmaker and the CEO of Two Hearts Exclusive Matchmaking Services. With more than five years of experience, she specializes in helping marriage-minded people find their life partners. LeTisha holds a Matchmaker Certification from The Global Love Institute.
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If a coworker has asked you out and they’re eagerly awaiting your response or you have a sneaking suspicion your cubicle neighbor is getting ready to make a move, you may be wondering how you can get out of the situation unscathed. The good news is that declining a date from a coworker is usually pretty straightforward, even if it is a bit uncomfortable in the moment. So long as you’re professional, empathetic, and clear about it, there shouldn’t be any problem. If you’re looking for some ideas on how you can let them down without putting your career at risk, read on for some tips and tricks on doing this the right way.
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Expert Q&A
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- There are certain scenarios where it can be okay to date a coworker. If neither of you have power over one another, you both work in separate departments, and your company doesn’t have a policy about employee relationships, it may be okay. Just be careful and disclose your relationship to your manager before things get too far.[13]Thanks
Warnings
- If you find yourself asking, “Is this sexual harassment?” then it’s sexual harassment. If you ever feel uncomfortable at work or a coworker crosses a line. Go directly to HR and file a report.[14]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/how-reject-co-worker-who-wants-date-you-12784340
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/guy-approved-ways-to-turn-down
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5961625/
- ↑ LeTisha Underwood. Certified Professional Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 14 December 2021.
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/02/how-to-approach-an-office-romance-and-how-not-to
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a33620019/how-to-reject-someone/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/02/how-to-approach-an-office-romance-and-how-not-to
- ↑ https://www.glamour.com/story/guy-approved-ways-to-turn-down
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2020/02/11/804900466/can-i-date-that-co-worker-what-to-consider-before-an-office-romance
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2016/09/ask-a-boss-my-co-workers-wont-stop-asking-me-out.html
- ↑ https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/how-reject-co-worker-who-wants-date-you-12784340
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/02/how-to-approach-an-office-romance-and-how-not-to
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2020/02/11/804900466/can-i-date-that-co-worker-what-to-consider-before-an-office-romance
- ↑ https://sfgov.org/dosw/sexual-harassment-frequently-asked-questions
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