Exactly How To Tell If A Guy Likes You At Work: 16 Giveaway Signs

Exactly How To Tell If A Guy Likes You At Work: 16 Giveaway Signs

So you want to know how to tell if a guy likes you at work.

It’s not as easy as it sounds. After all, no one wants to ask a guy whether he likes them, only to get the wrong answer in return… and then still have to work with him after.

No, you need a way to figure out how he feels about you without directly asking him.

That’s where I come in.

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These 16 clues will give you the evidence you need to figure out whether he likes you or not.

That way, if the answer is no, you won’t be embarrassed in front of a guy that you have to keep working with.

And if the answer is yes? Well… be careful what you wish for. Down the road you might regret starting something up with him if things don’t go well, especially if you work closely together.

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The 16 Biggest Signs The Guy At Work Likes You

1. He Finds Excuses To Bump Into You A Lot

When a guy likes a woman, he gets a charge out of just being around her. It’s a thrill to talk to her – it gives him an excited feeling that he starts to crave.

So if there’s a guy at work who always seems to bump into you around the workplace, and takes any excuse to start a conversation, it could be a sign he likes you.

Obviously, if you work right next to each other this isn’t going to be conclusive evidence – but if this sign shows up with a lot of the others it’s much stronger.

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2. He’s Always Finding Little Ways To Help You Out

Whether it’s covering for you if you’re late, or taking care of the biggest pain in the butt task that’s on your plate, or just jumping to your aid if you’re swamped with work… this kind of gallant behavior is a good sign he likes you.

It’s an even stronger sign if he never seems to have time to help anyone else out – except for you.

3. He Asks You About Your Love Life

There’s normal workplace small talk, and then there’s asking you about your dating life.

If he’s getting personal with his questions, it’s because he’s got a personal interest. Otherwise he would probably stay away from the subject altogether.

Make sure you’re certain he’s asking for himself though. He could be asking for a friend’s sake.

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4. You Catch Him Looking At You

This one is a “guy with a crush” staple from 5th grade on up.

If you catch him staring at you when you’re not looking – only for him to look away (or if he’s bold, hold eye contact) when you look in his direction, it’s a very big sign he likes you.

5. He Always Seems To Take Lunch At The Same Time As You

A guy who likes you is a guy who’s going to take any excuse to spend time with you.

One of the best excuses is lunch. After all, you’ve both got to go back to work – so why not eat lunch together?

If he’s regularly dropping in on your lunches or trying to take his lunch break with you, it’s a good sign it’s because he wants to spend time with you off the company dime.

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6. He Winds Up Paired Up On The Same Shifts As You Suspiciously Often

Obviously – this could just be a quirk of scheduling. Maybe he just wants the same shifts that you generally work.

But if he was working a different shift before you met, and then switched shifts so that he’d be working with you, that could be a sign he’s interested.

Just make sure that he’s giving you some of these other signs, or that he doesn’t have a really good reason why he switched shifts.

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7. He’s Insistent About Getting You To Come To After Work Outings

A mainstay of lots of work places is grabbing drinks with coworkers after the workday is over to unwind and relax.

If he’s usually “not sure if he’s going to go” until you confirm and say you’re going, or he tries really hard to get you to go, that’s a big sign that he doesn’t care about drinking with your other coworkers – he cares about spending the time with you.

8. He Invites You To Take Breaks With Him All The Time

Everyone’s different. Some people like to take breaks alone, some people smoke, and some people like to take breaks with other people.

The clue to look for is if he’s always inviting you to go on break whenever he’s taking one.

That means that he’s definitely trying to spend time with you outside the office – and build a more personal relationship with you.

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9. You Two Have Inside Jokes Together

Inside jokes can be one of the most fun parts of work. They’re also great for bringing two people closer and closer together.

After all, if you two have a secret, it instantly makes the relationship between you far more intimate.

So if he’s always starting up nicknames and inside jokes with you, it’s a good sign he wants to get closer with you.

10. He Talks To You About His Personal Life

At work, it’s easy to let the professional override the personal and spend all day talking about work stuff.

In fact, lots of workplaces discourage any sort of personal sharing at all.

So if he’s sharing details from his life – it’s because he wants to share more of himself with you, in the hopes that you’ll share more of yourself with him and you’ll build a deeper relationship.

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11. He Finds Excuses To Message You Outside Work

If a guy at work likes you, he’s probably not going to be happy with only talking to you at work.

In fact, a great sign he likes you is if he asks for your phone number and starts talking to you and texting you outside of work.

That’s a huge, not so subtle sign that he wants to have an out-of-work relationship to add to your in-work relationship, and that he’s interested in you as more than just a coworker.

12. He Gets Jealous If You Have A Date

This one is really straightforward. If he wasn’t interested in you, he wouldn’t care if you were going on a date.

But if he gets jealous if he hears that you’ve got a date? That’s a massive, enormous, neon blinking sign that says he’s interested in you and he’s worried about some other guy taking you away.

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13. He Remembers All The Stuff You Tell Him

Some might call this just being a good friend. And most of the time – they’re right. Good friends will remember what you tell them.

But if he’s got an astoundingly good memory for the things you tell him – if he remembers your preferences, what you like, what you don’t like, what you said weeks or months ago – it means that you’re important enough to him that he tries to remember everything you say.

That’s a huge sign he’s into you.

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14. He Puts Away His Phone And Gives You His Full Attention

If he’s always giving you his full and undivided attention when you’re talking, it’s a big sign that he’s into you and wants to be present with you.

This goes ditto for if you’re in an office with computers. If when you’re talking to him he’s still facing his computer or typing, it’s a big sign he’s not that interested.

But if he turns away from his computer entirely and gives you his full attention – it’s a good sign that you’re important to him, because he likes you.

more: 11 Telling Signs He Likes You

15. He Goes Out Of His Way To Compliment You

Whether it’s telling you that you did a good job at a work task or telling you that you look good that day – complimenting you is a big sign from him that he’s interested.

It’s worth it to watch how he behaves around other people at work. If he compliments everybody, it doesn’t mean as much when he compliments you.

But if he generally doesn’t give anyone positive words, but always has something kind to say to you, that’s a very good sign that he’s interested.

more: How To Know If A Coworker Likes You

16. He Freaks Out If You Talk About Leaving

If you ever mention that you’re thinking about another job, or that you might be moving in the future, watch his reaction.

If he freaks out, gets really uncomfortable, or just looks crushed – it’s a strong sign that he cares about you much more than as just a coworker, and that he would be really upset if you left work and he couldn’t spend time with you anymore.

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In summary…

The Top Signs The Guy At Work Likes You

  1. He Finds Excuses To Bump Into You A Lot
  2. He’s Always Finding Little Ways To Help You Out
  3. He Asks You About Your Love Life
  4. You Catch Him Looking At You
  5. He Always Seems To Take Lunch At The Same Time As You
  6. He Winds Up Paired Up On The Same Shifts As You Suspiciously Often
  7. He’s Insistent About Getting You To Come To After Work Outings
  8. He Invites You To Take Breaks With Him All The Time
  9. You Two Have Inside Jokes Together
  10. He Talks To You About His Personal Life
  11. He Finds Excuses To Message You Outside Work
  12. He Gets Jealous If You Have A Date
  13. He Remembers All The Stuff You Tell Him
  14. He Puts Away His Phone And Gives You His Full Attention
  15. He Goes Out Of His Way To Compliment You
  16. He Freaks Out If You Talk About Leaving

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35 comments… add one
  • Jewel June 23, 2019, 9:06 pm

    Very accurate. A boy had a crush on me at work and would bump into me on purpose as my shift started hours before his. He would make an excuse that he had to come in to the workplace to see me. He used to run sometimes as he was out of breath to catch me going in and see and talk to me. At first I thought it was a coincidence..then it dawned on me it was deliberate. The dead giveaway was that smile. It was beaming like when a child sees Christmas is coming. When I was leaving at the end of my day he would get annoyed and have a bit of a snipe at me. That was because he wouldn’t see me until the next day. He would get upset when I took holiday and used to make his male co-workers life a misery cause he couldn’t see me. Sometimes he would book same time off! He even used to do my mundane tasks for me and I didn’t even ask him. Now that’s love.

  • Biviana May 13, 2018, 5:42 am

    He’s the Manager he stares at me a lot and he also bumping me a lot also but my heart speeds so much crazy but I’m so crazy for him

  • Angel April 14, 2018, 9:16 am

    I don’t know what to do or say to my workmate. He can’t stop asking me personal questions .and most recently he asked me whether I see peoples body language? One morning he came into my office and comforted me because i was having a bad . since then , my heart skips each time i set my eyes on him. Am so torn apart i don’t know how to respond back to show him I feel the same about him. i can’t get him out of my mund. Omg why does it have to be this hard ?

  • Lesh December 30, 2017, 11:40 pm

    Bumps into me. A lot! Ask what shifts I’m working . Laughs at my jokes . We have insiders already and he’s only been at my job for a month , stares a lot especially while I eat , haha . I don’t have his number and he hasn’t asked me out because it’s a little to soon . He’s okay looking , but 6 yrs older ? I really want to know if he’s flirting lol

  • Lou August 13, 2017, 3:54 pm

    Bump into him offen. Stares or glances. Started bern pally with workmate. Think ive seen him losten in to my convos on breaks esp if im with male co workers. Awkward silence ehen cig break decides to ask if im okay for no reason. Started standin closer at times or behind me. Stsres st my backside mainly. Still not sure though. Dnt knw if single. I asked him one morn when brave enough. Are u not gonna say morning he laughed nervously. When he asked if i was ok that time. I looked bavk as if to say did u just spesk to me. Our eyes met held for seconds sn he looks aesy nodding. I dinno y but i took it as him saying yeah she likes me back. Walked between me an mate he started talking to both times nervous smile giggle type thing. I still dnt knw ..

  • maisie August 7, 2017, 2:10 am

    i’ve experienced this too. he starts being friendly and concerned about you, even your personal life.

  • joyce August 2, 2017, 1:35 pm

    you’ll catch him always looking at you and you seem to be bumping into each other at the office more often than usual

  • isabelle July 30, 2017, 11:40 pm

    he suddenly changes schedule to see you more often. you’ll even see him having lunch during your break too.

  • presley July 24, 2017, 12:25 am

    he’d all around you waiting for you to need his help

  • harper July 18, 2017, 9:48 pm

    this is how i would stalk an officemate too. haha!

  • maisie July 17, 2017, 4:10 pm

    these are all accurate.

  • emmalyn July 16, 2017, 9:55 pm

    finding excuses to communicate with you outside work is absolutely a giveaway sign!

  • gwen July 16, 2017, 4:34 pm

    he’d be bumping into you more often, even to the point of having lunch the same time.

  • maddilyn July 11, 2017, 12:47 pm

    he’d go out of his way to see you and help you with anything

  • kameron July 10, 2017, 11:42 pm

    these are all very accurate signs a co-worker likes you

  • pauletta July 9, 2017, 2:04 pm

    i remember almost all of these. my boyfriend did these before to get my attention.

  • serena July 5, 2017, 5:04 pm

    you always catch him looking at you

  • roxanne July 4, 2017, 4:03 pm

    he might seem to accidentally bump into you. this isn’t really accidental though. lol

  • carla June 29, 2017, 1:36 pm

    this is very common in the office. i think it’s cute when a guy goes out of his way and try to help you with just anything.

  • kathleen June 28, 2017, 11:53 pm

    haha i remember my boyfriend! he did almost all of these before.

  • moraine June 27, 2017, 10:36 am

    haha this are all accurate signs!

  • samantha June 26, 2017, 4:04 am

    he’ll do everything to make it seem like he bumps into you accidentally even when he’s several floors away from your office

  • loretta June 22, 2017, 4:45 pm

    he will always find ways to help you out

  • colette June 20, 2017, 4:08 pm

    a guy who liked me in the office almost freaked out when he knew i was planning to leave

  • morgan June 19, 2017, 12:12 pm

    he will surely find ways to help you even if you don’t need it

  • maribel June 14, 2017, 4:53 pm

    He’s Insistent About Getting You To Come To After Work Outings – this one’s what my boyfriend did before. haha!

  • lilian June 11, 2017, 11:57 pm

    a guy from work always offered help around the office and he was being too nice to me compared to others.

  • shirley June 7, 2017, 11:40 pm

    i had a colleague who would almost everyday invite me to after-work dinners/drinks with other officemates

  • vanessa June 6, 2017, 9:21 pm

    he goes out of his way to see you and compliment you a lot..

  • vina June 5, 2017, 8:59 pm

    when he has so much work to do but still insist on helping you out, he sure does like you.

  • francheska June 4, 2017, 10:25 pm

    i noticed that he’s always aaking me personal things and he seemes so interested. he’s not my type but if this progresses into something more, i can give him a chance since he’s nice and good at work.

  • wendy June 1, 2017, 7:31 pm

    this guy from the engineering dept just keeps bumping into me which is so weird because we are like 20 floors apart, it’s crazy but he’s kinda cute!:)

  • tori June 1, 2017, 12:00 am

    he suddenly becomes friends with your closest friends

  • charlene May 30, 2017, 8:35 pm

    always seem to bump into each other? this is a big sign he’s into you

  • margie May 29, 2017, 6:21 pm

    i sense my coworker flirting with me especially during lunch break

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