Even though your intentions may be in the right place, your timing seemed off. Plenty of people switch to whispering or if you live in an ethnically diverse area like I do, switch to another language so that another person doesn't evesdrop. I take it as it's a private conversation and leave it at that and would hope someone didn't assume I was offended by their switch when I came in the room. It sounds to me like there are other issues going on between your team members that may be better suited to a private meeting amongst yourselves to discuss concerns. Hope this helps.
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