Group 4 Question 2

I feel that the information in this article is very true. If you look at relationships outside of the workplace there is a lot of things that go wrong with them that affect everyone. When a couple breaks up a lot of times there is a lot of tension between the two people, sometimes they will not talk at all or barely. Other times when it is a particularly rough break up one or both members of the relationship and sometimes their friends retaliate towards one another by damaging some of their belongings or trying to ruin other relation ships the other person has. Now if we think about these kinds of situation inside the workplace, things could get bad very fast. Think about trying to work while two people in your office are bitterly fighting or not talking, this could bring down an office, especially in one where everyone is supposed to be a team and work together.

The first rule they talk about, "Date with discretion" I fell is very true and relevant. It could become very embarrassing if the wrong person gets a hold of a love letter you intended to reach for boyfriend or girlfriend. This could also pose a problem by creating an opportunity for a coworker to black mail you especially if you are in a high position on your office. Rule two is important for almost the same reason, sometimes it seem people forget that facebook is public and very accessible to anyone. i feel rule three is important for any relationship, you need to make sure their is more in common between each other then one small thing, especially a place were you cannot truelly be yourself sometimes. Rule four is important so you don't lose your job or worse get in trouble with the law for stealing. Finally rule five is extrememly important, almost everyone has heard of one office party story were coworkers drink to much and end up doing things they will regret later. This actions can not only get you fired but potentially ruin a marriage as well.