Workplace romances are common. In fact, more than half of all relationships are started this way. But sometimes you can take an innocent attraction and turn it into an uncomfortable situation. And at work you can’t avoid her after that happens.

So how do you attract a woman at work without being the creepy guy who she tries to avoid? And how do you avoid making a mistake that will have her talking about you in a bad way to your co-workers? Follow these simple rules on attracting women at work and you will ensure that you will not have to hide from that woman you once liked.

1.  Avoid asking every woman out you are attracted to.

Gossip and rumors have a way of flying around a workplace in a short period of time. So if you are constantly asking women out at work then you may be labeled as a guy who is a player, or even desperate. While this may not be true, you will not be able to defend yourself because of the rumor. Women will have already made  their mind about you before you even talk.

2.  Test the waters first.

Make sure you have some sort of interaction with her before you confess your attraction to her. This will allow you to get to know her and things that can make or break your chances.

Is she single?

Does she date a lot?

Is she even interested in men?

Is she crazy?

Does she drive men away?

Does she need a guy to be with her every minute?

Has she ruined other guys reputations?

Find out the answer to these questions and you will avoid getting rejected, smothered at work, or stalked, and having to face that reality day after day.

3.  Do not announce your interest to the workplace.

Do not talk about the woman you are attracted to with everyone you work with, because this will give them something to gossip about. Neither you, nor her, need the attention that gossip brings at work, and you may lose her interest if she hears some twisted version of something you said.

For instance you may mention to a co-worker that you are aware she is also interested in you. When that co-worker tells her that you said this they may make it sound as if you are being cocky and acting like a god’s gift to women. This may turn her off from you completely and you will not get a chance to explain what you really meant.

4.  Treat her good once you get the date.

If you treat her badly then you will be soon known as the jerk at work. She will tell any potential love interests at work about you and your date and it may ruin your chances with a woman you actually like.

So treat her with respect and kindness on the date. This way if it doesn’t work out she will probably harbor no resentment towards you, and your workplace image will remain intact.