BEIGE FLAG

/beyj flag/

Noun

Refers to quirky, odd, or unique traits of someone (mostly harmless) that may later on bring either a good or bad impact on a relationship; often seen as a neutral signal on a partner

WHAT IS “BEIGE FLAG”

ORIGIN

Unlike ‘red’ and ‘green’ flags, which give someone a stop-or-go signal when entering a mostly romantic relationship, beige flags are commonly seen as potential signs of either a future disagreement or a benefit for partners.

Coined in the late 2000s, this neutral sign refers to a person’s quirky traits, which can be weird and odd, such as not eating beef because they pity live cows, yet still eating canned corned beef.

Beige flags can be placed between ‘red’ and ‘green’ flags, but are far from being creepy or negative. These might come across as slightly annoying to some, but endearing to aligned partners.

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These signals can also be used beyond romantic relationships, such as in a potential platonic relationship or the workplace.

EXAMPLES

“She doesn’t initiate conversations but is a huge yapper when talked to. That’s one one of the beige flags I love about her.”

“My friend always forgets to turn off midnight alarms whenever we’re in a sleepover. That beige flag annoys me a lot, and she knows that very well.”