I believe the answer is: Closeness of the relationship
People on average had a 'barrier' that we put when we socialize with other people. We would let people pass this barrier after they somehow earn our trust. From the example above, the coworkers haven't yet pass this barrier, which make us more likely to be suspicious on every gesture that those coworkers made (even if they are truly genuine)
Answer:
gender intensification
Explanation:
Gender intensification: The term gender intensification is given by Hill and Lynch in 1983.
According to Hill and Lynch, gender intensification is explained in terms of the gender differences that increase and appears in adolescence. It explains that girls and boys early in their adolescence experience an enormous amount of pressure or compulsion to conform to the gender roles which is culturally sanctioned.
In the question above, Elisa is likely experiencing gender intensification.