What do you do when you’ve got a crush on a coworker?*
Women
- Flash my smile (29.7%): The direct approach is too difficult; a smile is about all I can manage
- Ask for help when I don’t understand something (26.3%): Guys like to feel like you’re depending on them
- Say “Hi” every morning (25%): It’s natural, and he won’t suspect anything
- Ask for advice about work (21%): Men are happy when you go to them for advice
- Make small talk (21%): Discussing private things is an easy way to get closer
Men
- Help her with work (20.8%): I can show off what a nice guy I am
- Make small talk (18.3%): It’s important to create opportunities for conversation
- Ask her out for dinner or drinks (17.8%): It’s the best way to show her that I’m interested
- Say “Hi” every morning (16.2%): Too much persistence can be a turn-off, so I start off with a “Hello” and light chat
- Eat lunch together (12.2%): Sharing a meal is an easy way to take the relationship to the next step
*More than one response allowed
Survey of 528 female and 197 male users of Cobs Online (http://cobs.jp); July 30-Aug 9
































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