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In the corporate world many companies are against dating at the office, it is complex and confusing at the same time. One does not know how to act around the one they admire despite the company's policies stating it out clearly. However, if you are already dating someone at your workplace you would consider the following:
Keep your relationship issues to yourselves
Do not carry your unresolved discussion at work on a Monday morning when everyone is trying to beat the Monday blues and you start squabbling because bae never replied to your good text last night.
Give each other space
If you are already dating one of our colleagues, avoid visiting each other's desk frequently. The chit chat will get in the way of your productivity at work. Giving each other space will give both of you time to concentrate and to focus on the current issue which is work.
Save the romance
It is awful and against work ethics to grab your partners butt when you walk past each other at the corridor or making out behind the door. Spare such behaviors for after work and far away from the office.
Avoid using office facilities while chatting
Cease from using the office phone to call or chat your significant other. Calls and messages can easily get noticed by any chief of staff in request and they are easily retrievable. If you have to chat use your individual contacts.
No pet names
No pet calling like baby, cutie pie or sexy in the office if you want your relationships to thrive. Pet name calling especially in meetings is a no-no. Always use their first name or second name for official purposes.
Never arrive or leave work together
At no time should you turn up and leave work at the same time. Arrive at separate times. You do not want anyone to know that you were warming each other's bed last night not unless you want your colleagues to notice.
Shut up about it
If both of you have chosen to keep it a secret let it remain so, let the cat stay in the bag. Do not share you lovey-dovey stories especially with the subordinate staff, they spread stories quick.
No hanging out together
Try to avoid mingling during tea breaks and lunch. You can only mingle during the breaks if only you have chosen to put a ring on it and have cleared with the administration.
