Here's what to do if your boss asks you out on a date

Romance is in the air this time of year - which can drive people to think with their heart instead of their head.

So if your boss, who has been admiring you for a while, finally decides to make a move, you'll want to be prepared.

"Although office romances do sometimes leads to a long term relationship and even marriage, as a general rule it's never a good idea to date the boss," says Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage." "There are so many pitfalls to dating the boss, including jealousy and perceived favoritism from colleagues, potential ethical violations, and the unintended and negative consequences that might happen if the relationship heads south."

According to a Vault survey, 16% of those who have had a romance at work have dated a supervisor - but most of those relationships don't work out. Another study from CareerBuilder found that only a third of office romances end in marriage.

So, here's what to do if your manager asks you out: