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By Hannah - 07/11/2017 22:00

Today, I wanted to ask a coworker on a date but he was out, so I left an invitation to drinks and an origami flower on his desk. Thirty minutes later, HR emailed me saying that such behavior is unacceptable and I may lose my job. Romance is officially illegal. FML
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Mynxie 26

It has been for a while It is illegal to do such a thing to a woman so of course it is illegal to do such things to men. Why do it during work time anyway? You are there to work, not pick up dates. Do that outside of work like a mature adult. You deserve it.

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RockPrincess26 16

I'm pretty sure most jobs DON'T allow coworkers to date.

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Lobby_Bee 17

He must have reported you because he was bummed out his ass is only worth a drink. No dinner was offered at all.

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KittyMack 13

Gosh I thought asking once was OK, but if they say no and you keep asking, THEN it's harassment. Perhaps you've been flirting and he's been hinting for you to back off but you missed (or chose not to see) his signals, so he felt he had to ask for help to get you to leave him be. Assuming he called HR. If they just saw it lying there, hmm, maybe it's just that fraternizing is not allowed, period. Strange you would not have been aware of a rule like that. I guess some people don't pay much attention to rules.

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RockPrincess26 16

Where did you get that OP asked more than once? Out means that he probably left for his lunch break. Don't be so negative and shallow.

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Miss_080 21

It IS unacceptable. You played yourself. You deserve it

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DragonMaiden7 15

I’m not sure if going to HR was needed, but it depends how many times you ask him. Honestly I don’t exactly blame your company for being so strict. Romance in a work environment can cause a lot of tension for others or unnecessary drama, or be awkward if there is cheating or a break-up. I know it seems cliche or like a sitcom, but these things happen often in real life. If you want to find a boyfriend, I’d start with blind dates or dating sites. Those are purposefully made to hook you up. The work place is for collecting your income.

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bkwusa 15

I wonder who reported you. If he was out then it is unlikely to be the person you wanted a date with. It might have been a jealous coworker who wanted to date you or him or just a busybody. If you find out who please let us know!

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siggy_mcsigx 22

Sure it's not that professional, but That's adorable. Hopefully it's was HR's initiative, not the guy's rejection.

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readingrachel 9

For all you know other people have been seeking him out to date; this might be constant behavior among other coworkers (asking him out all the time making his work uncomfortable)

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Moerighan 23

Sounds like he told HR because his answer is no. If it made him uncomfortable that is his right.

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piinksock 17

If you insist on making the work place uncomfortable don't make it double uncomfortable and leave notes and origami. That's weird. Just wait till they're around, make sure you've already built a comfortable rapport, and ask him verbally if he'd like to grab a drink. Better yet - don't. You don't have the right go round creating awkward work environments because you want some dick. Get it elsewhere.

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