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There are a lot of ways it could be made appropriate, e.g., group setting, a long work-history together, very equal power dynamic. But the idea of a superior br
by speedplane 9y ago
There are a lot of ways it could be made appropriate, e.g., group setting, a long work-history together, very equal power dynamic. But the idea of a superior bringing out a female for a drink one-on-one is almost certainly a recipe for disaster. Go for lunch, coffee, or a game of golf instead.
- detaro 9y agoAt least as it's presented in the article, the question wasn't about a superior or just a work colleague at all, but about any man/woman?
- tluyben2 9y agoYou are talking about a superior; then you have to be a bit more careful. What if equal colleagues? I cannot why that is a problem. It is just a drink.
- speedplane 9y agoIn theory, I agree, but in practice, no two are exactly equal. Even if they have the same title, some have more influence, connections, respect. And if it's just a drink, that's totally fine too. The concern is that if one, the other, or both become intoxicated, it may become more. The solution isn't hard, bring a buddy with you, or do something that doesn't involve drinking.
- tluyben2 9y agoBut what is so bad about drinking particular? It might be a cultural difference again, but really nothing goes on here with an afterwork drink...