Office snoops

According to the Harlequin Romance Report 2010, 48% of Americans surveyed reveal that they have peeked at a colleague’s pay stub, admitting that they have given in to temptation and crossed the line to satisfy their curiosity.

“In today’s information-obsessed society and hyper-competitive job market, we know that people are willing to go to great lengths to get their hands on any ‘perceived dirt’ they know they’re not supposed to have," Michelle Renaud, senior manager, public relations, Harlequin Enterprises Limited, said in a statement. "Whether it’s looking at a colleague’s pay stub or snooping through your partner’s personal belongings, we want the truth, even if it hurts. Today it seems ignorance is no longer bliss – information is."

It should be noted the survey was an open survey conducted on the Harlequin Web site between Sept. 17 and Oct. 14. Harlequin reports that more than 3,000 people participated. The 2010

SURVEY FINDINGS
• 80% of men and 69% of women agreed that in relationships, they want a partner who reveals the truth about what tempts them — even if the truth hurts.

• 40% of Americans surveyed believe that lusting after someone other than their partner is completely harmless.

• Almost half of American men (43%) and 20% of American women have been tempted to hook up with a friend’s significant other.

• Men, check your wallets — 20% of American women surveyed admitted to taking money from their significant other’s wallet without their knowledge.

• It’s a jungle out there! 15% of male respondents and 10% of female respondents admitted to sabotaging a co-worker out of jealousy.

• While half of male respondents (50%) are tempted most by sex, 56% of women revealed that they are tempted by food first and foremost!

• 15% of North American men admitted to taking credit for someone else’s work, compared to 8% of women respondents.