It's frowned upon starting relationships with people you work with.
Dave who is an office manager is asked on a date by Cindy his coworker, in front of the other office workers.
Dave wants to respond to Cindy's proposal of a date.
Dave tells Cindy that while she's nice he does not mix professional and personal lives, so he has to decline.
Dave tells Cindy that he would love to take her out since she is such a pretty girl.
The other employees gain respect for Dave and feel secure that they have a good boss.
The other employees are insecure about their standing in the company and worry Dave cannot be objective any more.