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The Rules: How to Have an Office Romance

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Josey Miller on May 5, 2011 at 12:07AM

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The Rules: How to Have an Office Romance

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Is It Ever Okay to Expense a Date?

There’s a word for this workplace blunder, as well, Losee says: “Fraud.” A business meeting is one thing, but a date is another one altogether. “It’s called an office romance because you met at work,” she explains. “But you don’t conduct your romance at work, and you certainly don’t charge it to your employer.” So don’t be tempted, even after a few happy-hour cocktails, to pull out your corporate card. Do you think you couldn’t possibly get caught? Well, you can. And why risk it?

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