It is unprofessional to mix person and professional life.
Dave is an office manager and in front of the whole office Donna, his subordinate asks him on a date.
Dave wants to respond to Donna's date offer.
Dave tells Donna that he doesn't want to see her outside the office and that she must have the wrong idea about him.
Dave tells Donna that he would love to take her out and maybe even be her boyfriend.
The staff at the office are delighted that they work for an obviously professional boss.
The staff at the office are disgusted at Dave and fear that if they don't do something drastic Donna will acquire power at the office.