Okay. I talk to whoever I want like this at work without issue. I’m happily in a relationship, but I treat everyone I talk to like this—with respect. Ask questions and show you’re interested in what people say. It’s just friendly as well. Maybe in America this is an issue in the workplace?

But if you genuinely feel interest for someone at work, show them outside of work. Ask them out to somewhere where you can talk. If they say yes and agree to it, surely they shouldn’t report you for harassment. But there’s no harm in talking to a colleague at work, surely. Otherwise what the fuck kind of bullshit workplace are you at?

After all, most people in relationships are also good friends within that relationship… So speaking in a friendly way should never be an issue.