But by becoming sexually involved with Stephanie Birkitt, Holly Hester, and other female members of his staff, David Letterman broke two of the cardinal rules governing workplace romance.
Rule #1 - Never become romantically (or sexually) involved with a person in your direct chain of command. (In other words – no boss – subordinate relationships)
Rule #2 - Never get involved in a workplace romance if either one of you married or in a committed relationship.
If reports of Letterman having a love nest above his studio are true, then he broke a 3rd cardinal rule as well.
Rule # 3 - Never engage in sex on company property.
Letterman could have saved himself a lot embarrassment, and avoided a alleged blackmail attempt by Robert Halderman, if he’d followed the rules of engagement for workplace romance. The complete list of Rules of Engagement for Office Affairs and Workplace Romance appears below.
NOTE: For more observations about David Letterman’s sexual escapades from an infidelity expert’s point of view, see
Best Course of Action Regarding Workplace Romance
The best course of action to follow when it comes to a workplace romance is not to have one. The risks greatly outweigh the rewards. But workmates who are sexually attracted to each other rarely follow this advice. Interestingly enough, David Letterman actually seems to have adhered very strictly to some of the rules on the list below.
If you’re currently involved in a workplace romance, or tempted to become involved in one, familiarize yourself with the rules of engagement governing office romances and workplace affairs. The guidelines below will help you keep things on a professional level and minimize the damage most workplace romances can cause.
The Rules of Engagement for Office Affairs and Workplace Romance
© copyright 2005 - 2009 Ruth Houston
● Never get involved with someone in your direct chain of command.
● Never get involved in an office affair if either of you are married or in a committed relationship .
● Confine your romantic attachments to someone who is a peer, rather than someone above or below you in rank.
● Know your company’s policy regarding office romance.
● Never underestimate the power of the office grapevine. Try to keep your office romance a secret, if you can.
● Keep it low key – don’t flaunt the fact that the two of you are romantically involved.
● Avoid public displays of affection – it’s highly unprofessional.
● Don’t gossip about your love life.
● Do not exchange embarrassing or ostentatious flowers, cards or gifts. (Small, discreet, tasteful gifts are okay.)
● Do not allow your office romance to interfere with productivity – yours, your partner’s or your coworkers.
● Do not use company e-mail to send passionate or suggestive love notes to each other.
● Do not leave X-rated voice mails on each other’s phones.
● Don’t show or request favoritism regarding work assignments, raises, promotions or company perks.
● Do not use company funds to entertain your partner.
● Refrain from overt sexual behavior on the job.
● Never engage in sex on company property. (That includes stair wells, supply closets and company parking lots.)
● Have a back-up career plan in case things take a negative turn. Be prepared to find another job.
*** © copyright 2005 - 2009 Ruth Houston
For more information on the topic of workplace romance, office affairs, and workplace or work spouse infidelity, visit my National Infidelity Examiner pages at http://www.examiner.com/x-17416-Infidelity-Examiner to see the see the following related articles, or click on the links below:
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