Complicating a post-feminist scene in which women wish their brains and beauty to count is that festivities by definition imply a relaxation of house rules. Also, few will deny that a sexual buzz between party-goers does wonders to enliven a social gathering.

How best to keep the fun and games within limits is of the essence. As far as the distaff side is concerned Love Stories thinks that women could do more to help themselves. It is said that the majority of embarrassing incidents between macho males and affronted females largely occur as the result of misinterpreted signals. If so, then the code is to keep it cool, discreet and, we would add, light-hearted.

The way a female colleague presents herself is a matter of degree. Every woman knows the difference between a sexy item and attire that conveys a professional’s air. Without wishing business suitdom upon my sex, we do submit that flash runs the risk of inviting attention that may not be welcome. Other elementary precautions are to go easy on the tipple and in general to keep your work persona about you like a mantle.

It could also be an idea to enlist the support of the sisterhood to maintain a ‘philanderer watch’ on suspect cases. If things become unacceptably steamy, the girls could break it up with the announcement of an urgent telephone call or that someone has come to collect the person. Who cares if it is pretence?

But suppose that good counsel fails and that some fool behaves idiotically? Most likely, neither party will have a clear idea of the incident on the morning after, or if they do, will let the matter rest. Not necessarily, though. In those cases which are considered to be serious
harassment, the offended party may well decide to take the matter to an official body.

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