SAFE SEX: A WORKPLACE OXYMORON?
A supervisor has a romantic interest in a subordinate colleague. What can go wrong? Let me count the ways!
- Scenario 1. Supervisor asks the subordinate for a date. Subordinate says, "No." Supervisor asks again. Problem: "No" means no.
- Scenario 2. Supervisor asks the subordinate for a date. Subordinate says, “I’m busy.” Supervisor hears, “ask me another time,” so the supervisor asks again. Problem: Subordinate meant “I’d rather die a public and painful death."
- Scenario 3. Supervisor asks the subordinate for a date. Subordinate says, "No." Supervisor does not ask again. However, supervisor subsequently takes adverse ...