Viewers have taken to social media to slam Channel 10’s The Project over a segment about a harmless workplace habit.
The claim, based on the advice of a ‘human behaviour’ expert, suggests that buying a co-worker a coffee or shouting them a drink after work is a sign of ‘micro-cheating’ on a partner.
‘Hiding interactions with a colleague is also another red flag,’ the story said because it ‘erodes trust in personal relationships’.
But fans were left unimpressed with the story.
‘Is the journalist who came up with this okay? Serious question,’ one fan messaged The Project’s official Instagram.
Viewers have taken to social media to slam Channel 10’s The Project over a segment about a harmless workplace habit. Pictured: Host Sarah Harris
‘Must be a slow news days,’ added another.
One viewing clearly saw the funny side of the story, writing, ‘That’s why I always buy my coffees with cash, so my wife doesn’t know.’
Another added: ‘Who buys their colleague coffee every day? Must be nice to earn that much.’
The claim, based on the advice of a ‘human behaviour’ expert, suggests that buying a co-worker a coffee or shouting them a drink after work is a sign of ‘micro-cheating’ on a partner. Pictured: A scene from The Project story.
‘So if I make cookies for the entire workplace, am I cheating with all of them? Just so I know what I am doing,’ said anther fan.
‘The Project is getting more and more pathetic,’ wrote another angry fan.
‘No wonder there’s talk of cancelling the show. I’m pre-empting this by unfollowing their Insta page now.’
Viewers slammed the segment on social media.
Meanwhile, some of the criticism focused on source of the story, ‘neuroscientist coach’, Eldin Hasa.
‘Oh for God’s sake. Seriously? This so called expert needs to get a life!’
Hasa is a well-known commentator on relationships in the U.K. and advised readers in a recent article published in Metro to avoid unintentional harm to relationships.
‘Keep relationships professional, avoid sending the wrong signals, and prioritise your partner’s feelings to ensure a healthy and respectful workplace environment,’ he said.
Viewers also criticised the source of the story Eldin Hasa, who is a well-known commentator on relationships in the U.K. and who recently advised readers to avoid unintentional harm to relationships by showing respect in the workplace. (Pictured, The Project)
It comes as The Project continues to flounder in the ratings.
At one time Channel 10’s flagship current affairs show, viewership has been steadily falling over 2022-2023, shedding one-third of its viewers from its national audience over the last 18 months.
According to industry blog TV Blackbox, the show scored a modest 339,000 metro viewers in Monday’s ratings.
