Flirting in the Workplace

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Flirting to Get Ahead

Many people flirt to some degree with both men and women by going on a charm offensive, but most know when they’ve gone beyond being animated and are behaving like they’re in a bar. Come-to-bed eyes aren’t appropriate, but fun and banter is usually acceptable to a certain degree. Your attitude to your career is important. If you see it as ‘just a job’, where flirting might get you a pay rise, that’s different to wanting to be viewed as an expert in your field who’s built a career on talent.

Dating and Flirting with a Client

It is normal that a client who you suspect is attracted to you might ask you out for a drink. Talking business over drinks or dinner is common, but stay in control. Create a work atmosphere by asking him what he wants in advance, or you could suggest coffee during work hours instead of a bar later.

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Flaunting Your Legs or Cleavage at Work

Showing off your body to its best advantage is fair enough. We should celebrate our femininity and prove we can be successful without being masculine. But, although dressing provocatively can make you stand out, overdoing it is a bad idea. Glamour is good if done subtly if worn in the office. Bright colors, heels, great haircut, and make-up will make you look gorgeous and professional.

Sleeping With a Male Client or Boss

About one in four couples meet at work, according to research at Stanford University. So, although people have been warned not to mix business and sexual pleasures, it appears that in the real world, men and women often do. Generally, this is a negative (unless you work in the sex trade industry). If an affair goes wrong, your career and happiness could be severely affected. Think about the worst case scenario first: how would you handle it if things didn’t work out? But if you think he’s worth the risk, you might find he’s the one you’re destined to spend your life with.