A couple's date is unintentionally recorded; a romance in the same office is forbidden by the company with a "no-dating" order; white-collar workers go on blind dates, only to have their personal information thoroughly investigated before even meeting; after breaking up with their partner, their past privacy is unexpectedly spread online by the ex-partner...
Lovers' dates become scenery in other people's photos
A romantic date can unwittingly become part of someone else's "scenery" in the lens of a camera. In today's high-tech world, all kinds of fully-featured digital products and surveillance equipment are prevalent, but they have also become the beginning of nightmares for many.
With the widespread adoption of public surveillance systems, most public places have installed cameras. A reporter, while passing by restaurants such as Häagen-Dazs, found that almost all of them had cameras covering the entire store. The actions of couples inside were clearly visible to the store manager, while the couples seemed completely unaware!
Office dating ban: White-collar workers lose their freedom to date.
Nowadays, "no-dating" rules have become an unspoken rule in many companies, especially foreign companies. Some companies absolutely forbid employees in a department from dating, while others explicitly prohibit employees from dating within the same company. In fact, office romances not only cannot escape the watchful eyes of those with ulterior motives, but the privacy of couples is also often subject to gossip and judgment.
Lili, a recent college graduate, joined an IT company. Soon, she and her colleague Eric developed feelings for each other, and under the pressure of the company's "no dating" policy, they were forced to keep their relationship secret. However, secrets couldn't stay hidden forever. Lili soon noticed strange looks from her colleagues. Not only did gossips inquire about their "progress," but some even gossiped behind her back, saying she was "scheming." People frequently discussed their relationship during breaks. Lili was both amused and exasperated, and ultimately had to quit her job.
Regarding office romances, most white-collar workers believe they are a matter of personal privacy and that companies have no right to interfere. A survey conducted online asked, "Have you ever had an office romance?" 61.4% of respondents believed that office romances are a matter of personal freedom and privacy, and should not be a concern. Only 13.3% explicitly expressed their opposition.
Before even meeting in person, they start digging into each other's past.
Before even meeting in person, the other party's parents already know everything about you, including your height, weight, blood type, job, and even whether you have any poor relatives from other places.
It's perfectly reasonable to inquire about someone's situation, but now many parents are concerned about more and more things, making some white-collar workers surveyed feel that they have almost no privacy.
Ms. Mei works for a foreign company and earns a fairly high salary. Not long ago, she was introduced to a man who works at a bank. The man's parents went to great lengths to find out about Ms. Mei's height and appearance, and even inquired about whether her family owned a house and her parents' income. What Ms. Mei found most unacceptable was that the man's parents secretly investigated her medical records, wanting to know if she had any "hidden" illnesses or physical defects. Ms. Mei was furious upon learning this, and the meeting ended badly.
Privacy becomes a laughing stock after a breakup
In the internet age, the internet acts as a "matchmaker" during courtship, but becomes a "culprit" after a breakup. Recently, a netizen named Xiaofeng paid a high "internet price" for his breakup.
It is reported that Xiaofeng broke up with his girlfriend due to incompatibility. After the breakup, they not only became "familiar strangers," but he was even "bitten back" by her. Resentful and plotting revenge, she repeatedly posted the fact that Xiaofeng had previously had hepatitis B in a QQ group they both frequented. As a result, netizens who used to interact with Xiaofeng began to distance themselves from him, and he was no longer invited to gatherings.
A netizen named Xiaoyao shared a similar predicament. After breaking up with her boyfriend, he betrayed her by using her private life as a joke. Xiaoyao had lived with her boyfriend for a period of time. During that time, her snoring problem caused him a lot of headaches, and he repeatedly urged her to go to the hospital for treatment, but Xiaoyao always refused, citing her pride. After the breakup, her ex-boyfriend told her colleagues about her snoring through MSN and QQ, and the matter quickly became an "open secret," even scaring away a male colleague who was planning to pursue Xiaoyao.
