Your workplace is a ground for productivity, mixed with pleasure as a result of the existence of office romance. What's more, a female coworker who likes you might want to be subtle about it by throwing signs here and there to call your attention to her interest. But because one has to play it safe to avoid being roped into a sexual harassment case, the signs which show that she is exclusively interested in you could be often misunderstood or overlooked. In order to make the burden lighter for you, we have put together, alongside their explanations, how to tell that a female coworker likes you. See them below.
1. She makes it a habit to greet you every day
Apart from being nice to everyone in the office by greeting them, a lady who has a special liking for you will not just give a general "hello, hi" greeting. She would take it upon herself to walk down to your working space or wherever you are located, to get a direct, eye-to-eye response from you. And when she does that every day, bear in mind that something romantic is in her heart which she wants to draw you into.
2. She asks you about stuff in your life
Look beyond the kind girl façade; she isn't inquiring about your weekend, favorite game, or work progress just for fancy. If she asks once or twice, you shouldn't be quick to jump to conclusions that she likes you. But if it becomes a regular conversation each time she gets chatty with you, it's very likely that she's trying to build a relationship that emanates from her attraction to you.
3. She touches you
You've noticed that her wandering hands can't be in one place whenever she is having a conversation with you. There's either invisible lint on your shirt that she habitually brushes off or she is drawn to caress your hand. All in all, she's trying to pass across a message that she cares, and is also emotionally available to you.
4. She makes an effort to be close to you
One of the obvious signs that a female coworker likes you is in her willingness to stay close to you at every given chance. If you've noticed that you end up sitting by her side during meetings (because she reserves a seat for you) or that she excitedly elects to work side by side with you (even though you know that you aren't the best in the team), start getting ready for a deeper connection soon.
5. She buys you meals
Let's say she's the generous type, who has no issues catering to the stomach needs of her coworkers. But that doesn't apply to her seemingly regular benevolence, buying breakfast or lunch for you. And if she's encouraged by your acceptance of her grace, she'd take that as an open invitation to do more. Including enticing you into romance.
6. She gives you details about her life
Her openness to you is admirable - never withholding even the tiniest bits of details about her everyday life. This female coworker of yours doesn't appear to be bothered that she's giving away much more than is required in the workplace, as long as it is you she's opening up to. On one hand, she may have found a confidant in you. On the other, she is giving you clues that she wants to be solidly attached to you.
7. She tends to notice changes on you
Strangely enough, she is usually the first person to compliment your new haircut. Or to your utter amazement, she has a way of telling that you are wearing a new shirt or cologne. If your female coworker singles you out and observes delicate changes, you can be sure that she likes you.
8. She doesn't miss your birthday
Almost all your colleagues (and you) are too busy with deadlines and timelines to remember one another's birthday. But not for the one who likes you. Unknown to you, she has your birthday already saved to her reminder and would show up with her birthday wishes and gifts on the D-day. Boy, with this, you need no soothsayer to tell you that this female coworker of yours is nursing real feelings for you.
9. She wants to hang out with you after office time
From every indication, she wants to spend more time in your company, and the regulated space of your workplace makes it difficult to do. So, she asks you about your after-work engagements and clearly expresses her desire to hang out with you. If at this point you are wondering if she likes you, then we don't think you know what likeness means.
10. She calls you often
This is too obvious a sign that your female coworker likes you. Calling you often on the phone to inquire about your day and to find out how you are doing, means that she is fond of you. Without stating it literally, she is telling you that she has found you interesting and doesn't mind keeping in touch with you, as long as you are receptive to it.
Conventionally, women wait to be chased by men. But if a man catches a woman's attention, she can go all out to be the chaser. This is no different for your female coworker. Most of the time, she is careful not to be too upfront with her feelings towards you and so, would decide to communicate her attraction for you through signs. It is now left for you to take the clue and return the favor if you're equally interested in her.