A married male coworker peer of mine compliments my physical appearance about once per month, using language such as "you look cute/pretty today." Is this common workplace behavior in your experience?
Sounds like he's trying to get some tail on the side. Most married guys don't talk like that to other women.
Not if you're his manager or above.
“Pretty” is borderline. “Cute” is not okay at all. Also “flirtatious” = inappropriate in the workplace IMO
Why.do you use periods.in inappropriate.places?
Lazy people using iPhones that convert double spaces into periods?
I see it as a compliment. It depends on this guy’s culture and his intention. It doesn’t matter if the guy is married or not. If his compliment bothers you, you can let him know directly that you don’t feel comfortable
If that's the only thing he does I don't see an issue here
The fact that you are asking means you think it's inappropriate so just tell him if it bothers you and move along 🙄
OP, do you like him? If yes, go for it.
As soon as he tells you he’s separated/divorced, sure, go for it
If it makes you uncomfortable then you need to tell him. Doing it directly face to face is best but if that’s not for you, ask your manager or HR for help. Explain the situation, that it doesn’t make you comfortable, you don’t know how to frame it in a way that won’t damage your business relationship, and any other relevant details. Good luck
If you feel comfortable about, it’s appropriate. Otherwise, it’s inappropriate.