Men are more likely than women to misinterpret friendliness as romantic interest.

Men are more likely than women to misinterpret friendliness as romantic interest. Collaboration and rapport are expected at work and women are penalized when they aren't 'warm'; yet men may think women's workplace friendliness is a personal interest.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2026/02/09/before-dating-a-coworker-consider-these-overlooked-risks/