Signs Your Coworker Is Interested In More Than Just Business

In 2020, the climate of office romances is no longer in the "Jim and Pam" era. One false move and things can get messy, but there are still ways for a guy to indicate he has some feelings for a coworker.

Subtle or not, there are some signs that you can't miss, and you're about to see them all right now.

He Gives You Funny Nicknames

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Assigning you a nickname isn't something he probably planned. It came naturally, and so did all the other inside jokes you two probably have. If he's blushing while joking with you and calling you that nickname, this man probably has a crush.

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He Sticks Up For You

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Let's say you didn't calculate the numbers correctly for the report. It's no big deal, but someone tries to crack a joke about it. Here he comes trying to justify your mistake.

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He Helps You With Work

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Management didn't send him in to help you; he offers himself. It could mean nothing if you two are already close friends, but that is a significant sign if you aren't.

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He Touches You Accidentally

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Was it an accident? Perhaps he complimented your hair and used that as a way to touch it briefly. When we're attracted to people, our body language will follow, so that's why he can't keep his hands to himself.

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He Sits Next To You At Meetings

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This trick dates back to elementary school. Don't you remember your crush always wanted to sit next to you when the class had an event? The same thing applies here, but the only thing that's changed is the age.

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He Offers Lunch Dates

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Who are you kidding? Do all of your male coworkers offer you lunch dates? This one is a clear sign, but he could also want to build a better friendship with you due to your work environment. Pay attention to the other clues, and you'll know the difference.

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He Inquires About Your Day Outside Of Work

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A guy will rarely ask how your day went outside of work if he isn't doing it to be polite. If he remembers the things you tell him and references them later in conversations about what you do outside of work, he's interested in you.

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He Brings You Coffee

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First, he'll ask you what your favorite coffee is, then he'll magically make it appear the next morning. If he's really good about it, he'll ask for group orders to spread the joy all around.

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Smiles At You In Meetings

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It can be a group meeting, a one-on-one, or even a Zoom call where you might catch him smiling at you with a purpose. I'm not talking about a brief friendly smile, more the kind that makes his eyes light up.

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He Chats With You Longer Than Others

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You notice it, your friend in the department sees it, and you still can't figure out he likes you? If this man chats with you more than his guy coworkers, you've got yourself a crush.

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He Notices Things About You

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While others will notice things about you too, he's the one that will bring it up each time. This is especially true if you decided to cut your hair spontaneously.

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He Praises You To Other Coworkers

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Whether it's behind your back or in your presence, if he's praised you to other coworkers and stuck up for you, you might as well call him Jim Halpert. He has a thing for you.

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He Tries To Figure Out Your Relationship Status

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If you haven't made it obvious already, he'll more than likely try and learn if you're taken or not. There are various questions he might ask or comments he might make, such as asking if you have plans with "someone special" this weekend.

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He'll Always Have Something To Discuss

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This man probably will never let a conversation go dry or end with an awkward silence. He will come up with something to talk about, and you can bank on that.

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Your Shifts Start To Match

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He didn't use to work on Saturday mornings, but now he does. Is he also talking to you more than usual? In what way does this sound like a coincidence?

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The Body Language Will Give It Away

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Earlier, you saw that he might accidentally touch you as a response to his feelings. Next, his body language will also reveal how he feels about you. Look for things like playfully slapping you on the arm after a joke or leaning more in your direction.

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Making Excuses To See You Outside Of Work

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It depends on how his imagination works, but his excuse is always the same. He likes you, so he'll figure out a way to go and see you in a setting that isn't work.

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Taking Breaks At The Same Time As You

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If he times them out, that's one thing, but if you two start randomly having the same breaks, it probably isn't by luck. The man only wants to spend more time with you.

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He Agrees With Work Decisions

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If no one else likes your new idea, chances are he probably will. He'll explain why he likes it, and you might think he's only being nice, but it's deeper than that.

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He Asks You Out

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Finally, he asks the big question. He puts all the games behind you and wants to know if you would go out with him on an official date. The ball is in your court.