Workplace relationships. Is this a no go area?

I’m not talking about people having relationships with their subordinates which is obviously unethical and usually an affair 😅. This is more with someone at a similar level, in the same team or different team / department.

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It's ok as long as you can work together professionally without displaying favoritism,or drama. The only time people really care is when they are affected by the bullshit your relationship causes. I don't really know why people choose to isht where they eat,but it takes all kinds. I wonder how you'll feel the first time an argument spills over into the workplace.

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Is there chemistry and is (s)he hot?

Risky. If it ends badly, it could sabotage your (or even the other person's) career, I'd think.

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