do you think romantic relationships would distract two employees from performing their jobs? why or why not?

Answer 1

Years ago, I would have answered 'no! ... emphatically no!' because, after all, it is between two adults, right?

I've learned better, both from observation and experience. There is a time and a place for every thing, and trying to focus on two consuming past times at once will make one or the other suffer.

Since you labeled the two individuals 'employees' not 'employers' it is only fair to point out that work hours belong to the company...not personal business. It is unethical, unprofessional and downright cheesy to devote paid company time to personal business or relationships.

Office relationships DO distract others from their duties. Those involved in the relationship are almost always obvious about it. The 'meetings' throughout the office, the notes, calls and breaks spent together are just part of the problem. In order to have that time together, their work must, necessarily, suffer. Others have to take up the slack. Others usually have to 'cover' for their 'missing in action' coworkers when the bosses come 'round.

All in all, it is just bad behavior and bad for business.

Answer 2

Yes it would and in most places that is considered sexual harassment and is NOT allowed!