What is the ruling on entering the kitchen when the maid is there alone?
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It has been previously explained that it is impermissible to be alone with a female domestic worker or any other non- woman. However, if the kitchen is open and there are others in the house, such that a third person is certain to enter, then this is not considered an unlawful seclusion (). Nevertheless, it is preferable for a man to avoid being alone with a woman.
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