Wondering if your female colleague sees you as just another work friend or if she’s low-key catching feelings? Whether you’re her male or female co-worker, the signs she likes you—romantically or platonically—can be easy to miss while y’all are slaving away for capital. That’s why we’ve compiled 20 telltale signs on how to know if a girl likes you at work to help you figure out where you stand.
Let’s get into it.
How to know a female co-worker likes you as a platonic friend
She’s always at your desk
If you’ve got a female colleague who loves dropping by your side of the office, she’s probably into your company.
She’s always starting conversations
If she actively seeks you out to chat about work and personal interests, it’s likely because she enjoys conversing with you.
Wants to walk home together
Nothing screams “I rate you” quite like a colleague who wants to walk home with you after a long day at work. It’s heavy on the grown-up primary school bestie vibes.
She cares about your feeding
If she’s using her hard-earned salary to buy your lunch or always checking if you’ve eaten, it’s a sign that she cares about you.
How to know your female co-worker likes you as a platonic female friend
She knows when it’s your time of the month
If she notices it’s that time of the month and goes the extra mile to ease your day or offers to take on some of your workload, this girl is bestie material.
She calls you “bestie” and not your real name
Bonus points if your colleagues also call you “Esther’s bestie” instead of your actual government name.
She takes restroom breaks with you
Remember back in school when you suddenly had to go to the restroom because your bestie was granted a bathroom pass? It’s the same here.
She likes pushing for sleepovers
That’s likely because she’s not just about the office vibes; she also wants to know you outside the confines of capitalism.
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She finds excuses to touch you
Even if the workplace isn’t the most ideal place for PDA, she’ll always manage to place a hand on your shoulder or tap you when she wants your attention.
She’s interested in your love life
If she’s always asking questions about your dating or relationship status, there’s a chance she’s trying to figure out if there’s room for her.
She invites you to out-of-office hangouts
If she’s calling for beach or movie hangouts, or wanting to introduce you to her favourite amala spot, she’s probably open to more than just work friendship.
Her friends know about you
If she’s introducing you to her friends, she might be checking to see if you’d make a good friend… or a great partner.
How to know if your female co-worker likes you romantically as a girl
She’s curious about your sexuality
If she’s suddenly interested in your sexual orientation, she’s likely testing the waters for common ground.
She gets jealous when you hang out with the other work girlies
This might be an indication that she doesn’t want to share your company with someone else, especially not the other 101 hot girls in the office.
She flirts A LOT
If she stares deeply into your eyes, brushes imaginary dirt off your clothes, or “accidentally” dusts off your shoulder, she’s not here just for “work bestie” status.
She remembers everything
You casually mention hating onions, and now she’s practically ready to pick a fight with HR if they add onion rings to the snack options. She’s got you memorised like the lines on her palms? And that’s something.
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