How do you handle PDA on your team?

[Ekcrbe]

Originally Posted by jwallace15

This is my team's definition of PDA from our code of conduct:
"In order to insure a professional environment on the team, the team will not allow any forms of PDA while a team member is representing the team. Hand Holding, Kissing, and sitting with arms around each other are all examples of PDA. We intend to keep the robotics program a professional one and this will not be tolerated. NOTE: This includes when a team member is in uniform away from the team. A team member represents the team while in uniform and must conduct themselves as a professional."

On our team, holding hands at dinner would be a no-no. But there would be no problem sitting with your significant other in the stands (as long as you don't have arms around each other, aren't cuddling, and aren't sharing a blanket, etc.). Our advisor's definition of appropriateness is "A high-five, handshake or fist-bump.". I personally feel that what you did was appropriate, but don't take my word for it; I'd consult your team's rules.

I'm just going to add that our rules differ somewhat from last year; we now allow dating between team members as long as it stays appropriate. If an issue arises, there is usually a bullet at our next full team discussion about a "trend" occurring so that it hopefully doesn't happen again. I can't speak to what happens immediately in individual cases.