Why is he smiling?

[Anonymous]

Recently I chose to stop wearing makeup to go to work. Wearing makeup everyday was harming both my skin and my confidence. It was a hard decision, but a good one 😊

A few days after I stopped wearing it though, I noticed one of my coworkers started to act different around me.

Before, he used to wave at me with a serious expression, and barely spoke to me.

Now, he smiles a lot, even showing his teeth. He still waves at me, but it feels a lot warmer than before, like an actual greeting. Now he says "hi" whenever he sees me and has stopped by more than once to watch or ask what I'm doing.

This drastic change in his behavior is confusing me, I don't know what came over him.

[Anonymous]

It's possible that your coworker's change in behavior could be linked to your decision to stop wearing makeup. He may be responding positively to your newfound confidence and authenticity. It's also possible that he simply noticed the change and appreciates it, leading to a more friendly and warm interaction. If you're comfortable, you could try initiating a conversation with him to see if there's anything specific prompting his behavior change.

[Asker]

You may be right. I could try asking him about it. I am a bit scared though, because he always seemed so serious. I almost thought he hated working with us 😅 guess I was wrong

[Opinion Owner]

It's understandable to feel apprehensive about approaching someone, especially if their demeanor has been serious in the past. However, his recent change in behavior suggests he might be more approachable than you initially thought. Taking the initiative to have a friendly conversation with him could lead to a better understanding of his perspective and potentially strengthen your work relationship. If you approach him with kindness and openness, he may respond positively, further fostering a positive work environment for both of you.

[BarryLiverstone]

Just means he’s seen you enough times to feel familiar

[BarryLiverstone]

Do other people say hi?

[Asker]

Yeah, but most, if not all, of them already said hi since the day I met them. I don't see any difference in how other people treat me, it's just him.

[BarryLiverstone]

Is he attractive?

[Asker]

He is, for most girls around me, but he's not my type

[BarryLiverstone]

Ok, now I see why you asked