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From the Ted Talk by Amy Nicole Baker: 7 common questions about workplace romance
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Question six: My coworkers are flirting. I'm annoyed. What do I do? Some researchers argue that for people filrntig at work, flirting is good and it boosts cariteitvy. But my own research suggests things are different for people who are wncahtig or who are subjected to the flirting. It can be awkward, right? wnienisstg fttorialin in the workplace creates a sense of not knowing the rules, not knowing what's going on, or maybe seeing something that you shouldn't be seeing. People who frlteueqny witness flirting at work — they actually rropet feeling less satisfied in their jobs, and they feel less valued by their company. They're more likely to give a negative appraisal of the work environment, and they may even consider leaving. For women, this association can be even stronger. This aaperps to be the case even when pleope report not being bothered by the flirting. It's true even when they say they enjoy it. So, a flirtatious environment really could be toxic.
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Question six: My coworkers are flirting. I'm annoyed. What do I do? Some researchers argue that for people ________ at work, flirting is good and it boosts __________. But my own research suggests things are different for people who are ________ or who are subjected to the flirting. It can be awkward, right? __________ __________ in the workplace creates a sense of not knowing the rules, not knowing what's going on, or maybe seeing something that you shouldn't be seeing. People who __________ witness flirting at work — they actually ______ feeling less satisfied in their jobs, and they feel less valued by their company. They're more likely to give a negative appraisal of the work environment, and they may even consider leaving. For women, this association can be even stronger. This _______ to be the case even when ______ report not being bothered by the flirting. It's true even when they say they enjoy it. So, a flirtatious environment really could be toxic.
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Original Text
Question six: My coworkers are flirting. I'm annoyed. What do I do? Some researchers argue that for people flirting at work, flirting is good and it boosts creativity. But my own research suggests things are different for people who are watching or who are subjected to the flirting. It can be awkward, right? Witnessing flirtation in the workplace creates a sense of not knowing the rules, not knowing what's going on, or maybe seeing something that you shouldn't be seeing. People who frequently witness flirting at work — they actually report feeling less satisfied in their jobs, and they feel less valued by their company. They're more likely to give a negative appraisal of the work environment, and they may even consider leaving. For women, this association can be even stronger. This appears to be the case even when people report not being bothered by the flirting. It's true even when they say they enjoy it. So, a flirtatious environment really could be toxic.
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