Would you date a co-worker?

Would you date a co-worker?
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Yes; but I would proceed cautiously, and ensure from the outset that we agree to keep a separation of professional and personal business.
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What does it mean when a co-worker winks at you?

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Last Answer : What is this person doing that is so objectionable?

How to deal with the sarcastic co worker?

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Last Answer : This probably isn’t the most effective way…. but I’d fire back with sarcasm. I have a low tolerance for crap from people who have no business judging me.

How do I tell my co-worker his cologne is making me sick?

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Should I tell my co-worker about my cousin?

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What should I do about a nosy co-worker?

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I have a co-worker that smells vivdly of very sour milk. What could cause this?

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I'm dealing with a co-worker who's partner is emotionally abusive? Why are people emotionally abusive?

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Description : My co-worker just posted a note on facebook about how she hates her job. Should I say anything to her?

Last Answer : answer:Telling her would be nice-but keep in mind that she might think it's weird that you've been looking at her facebook profile (unless she already knows you use facebook). Tell her that she ... that. Or just tell her to set her facebook profile so that only friends can see what she writes.