Many people fail to realize the subtle differences between inappropriate fraternization and building camaraderie, an indispensable skill for managers to connect with their underlings without instilling the inevitable comtempt that results from over familiarity.
This asks the central question, does familiarity breed contempt?
Does Familiarity breed contempt?
Read the link above for my analysis on the perils of corporate fraternization and why familiarity breed contempt.