Sometimes I notice two of my teammates flirting a lot. A client even made a joke about it recently, which caught me off guard (it was awkward), and I didn’t realize anyone else had noticed. It doesn’t really make me uncomfortable, so I haven’t said anything. I just don’t want to misread the situation or make things more awkward by bringing it up. Does it make sense to just leave it alone? What would you do?

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Honestly, if it’s not affecting the work or crossing any lines, it might be best to stay out of it. But if clients are noticing, I’d quietly flag it to whichever of the two you're most close to, not to stir drama, just to give them a heads-up before it becomes an issue.

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Okay good idea. Maybe I will wait a little longer to see if it really is a problem?

If it’s not crossing any lines or hurting the team vibe, it’s totally okay to let it be. I’ve been in a similar spot and just focused on staying kind and professional. One gentle thing I did was steer convos back to work stuff when it got too flirty. No drama, just keeping balance.

Great idea. I reallllly don't want to bring it up haha

Leave it alone. Unless and until they cross a line, bringing it up will only unnecessarily create an awkward work environment for all of you. As long as they're getting their work done, I don't think flirting is a very big deal.

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It might be a passive aggressive way of telling them to stop it where it’s a business distraction. It’s “harmless” until someone turns it into a sexual harassment issue.

Yeah might wait a bit longer to see if they just stop lol

When I working in digital consulting this German guy I worked with had a phrase that I lived by - don’t shit where you eat, and never f@&k the client.

It served me well. With that said…what’s your role with the client/project. If you’re just on the team I would stay off the radar. If you’re accountable for the delivery of that campaign/project/etc then it’s your reputation on the line with the client. I would check the HR policies.

I guess I don’t know why you would bring it up at all? If it doesn’t affect you or offend you and you’re not worried about it why bring it up. If they’re underneath, you and your company has a no fraternization policy then you can be concerned. But if flirting and dating among coworkers isn’t frowned upon or they’re not under you, don’t worry about it

Oh I’m a total instigator! If it were just the three of us, I’d 100% be making jokes and stirring the pot. But if it started coming up in front of clients or in meetings, I’d probably pull them aside and be like “alright, reel it in.” Gotta protect the vibe and the professionalism.

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