Like you said... if true.
But I do agree... the proper approach is to be cold and businesslike in today's uber-sensitive and litigious America. Never compliment anyone individually on anything pertaining to appearance. Keep the conversations on business matters only... no small talk, no friendliness beyond the level of cordiality required to foster a professional environment. If subordinates think of you as pompous, too damned bad. It's far better to be depicted that way than to have the crap Cain is undergoing heaped on you.
And NEVER... EVER... be alone with a subordinate or potential subordinate of the opposite sex. That is nothing but an invitation to major trouble. Cain has said he had a policy of keeping the office door open and remaining visible to the outside office whenever a female entered, so these claims should be viewed with a great deal of skepticism. Keeping actions above and beyond reproach, IMO, is the best way.
Hi campaign manager needs to micro manage this aspect of his campaign and prevent any further issues occuring......it is a sad state of affairs, but getting Mr Cain to the presidancy is more important.
So what you are saying is, that men must walk on eggs while women can wreck havoc indiscriminately and, anyway that they choose. This is certainly not the America that I know!