{"id":8216,"date":"2015-02-09T08:38:45","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T16:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog?p=8216&preview_id=8216"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:47:49","slug":"valentines-day-at-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dlvrit.com\/blog\/valentines-day-at-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Safe Ways to Embrace Valentine’s Day at the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love is in bloom at\u00a0The Office<\/em><\/a>\u00a0as it is Valentine’s Day. Millions of people will exchange bouquets of roses, expensive chocolates, cheesy greeting cards and extravagant gifts to express their love to one another on February 14th\u2014but should Cupid steer clear of the workplace?<\/strong>\u00a0Absolutely, advises Forbes writer Jacquelyn Smith<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why? \u201cValentine\u2019s Day really can be one of those awkward days in the office”, Williams says. \u201cFor a lot of us, we\u2019re spending more time with our office-mates than our significant others, and that inevitably can lead to an awkward kind of \u2018Do I get something for him or her?\u2019 moment\u201d, she adds. It may depend on your company\u2019s culture and your relationship with that specific colleague, but in most cases the answer is no.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/span>Quick Refresher: Absolute “Don’ts”\u00a0at the Office on Valentine’s Day (and every day – really)!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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#1: Don’t give\u00a0gifts to one or some coworkers\u00a0and not others. <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Remember that girl in your 2nd-grade class who only handed out Valentine\u2019s Day cards and candy to select students? Don\u2019t be her.<\/p>\n

#2: Don’t give your coworkers expensive or inappropriate gifts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Although you might look at some of your colleagues as friends, beware of buying gifts that are too intimate.\u00a0It sends the wrong message.<\/p>\n

#3: Don’t flirt with coworkers and\u00a0don’t get physical.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Just don’t!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/span>“Safe” Ways to Celebrate\u00a0Valentine\u2019s Day at the Office\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

#1: Say “Happy Valentine’s Day!” It’s not against the law.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It’s a good way to acknowledge the day without crossing any lines or making anyone feel uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

#2: Bring a treat, like cupcakes\u00a0or chocolates, for everyone in the office to enjoy. <\/strong><\/h4>\n

As long as you\u2019re not targeting a specific person, this is a safe and fun way to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day at work.<\/p>\n

\"Valentine's<\/p>\n

#3:\u00a0Use the day to remind yourself and your coworkers\u00a0what you love about your job. <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Here’s a thought, embrace the Random Acts of Kindness Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Imagine if for one week, all of your social media feeds were flooded with kindness. Uplifting news stories, inspiring quotes, kind comments\u2026for one week everyone united to focus on the positive. That\u2019s the goal of #RAKWeek.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"10<\/p>\n

Happy Valentine’s Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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