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Table 3

Second emerging theme, with related sub-themes and quotes

Theme 2	Subtheme	Quotes
Supportiveness of informal/friendly work relationships	Disclosure with trusted colleagues	“I made disclosure of my condition especially with people who spend a lot of time with me at work and with whom there is a relationship of trust.” (W.R.)
	At ease with friendly and open-minded colleagues	“I get along very well with colleagues who put others at ease and who are open- minded, I feel they understand me.” (W.R.)
	At ease with friendly and open-minded colleagues	“I became friends with a former colleague with whom I also met outside of the work context, and he was also my accomplice in making jokes. I disclosed my ADHD to him.” (A.L.)
	Building personal relationship with external stakeholders	“In my work as a personal trainer I feel very comfortable with calm clients with whom I feel I can talk about different things, and the relationship becomes more informal.” (A.L.)
	Building personal relationship with external stakeholders	“I became friends with some clients with whom we also go out for dinner during fashion fairs.” (F.M.)
	Organizational rituals	“I appreciate the Christmas lunches organized between the different company branches. I find them fun, I wish there were more of them, they are an opportunity for networking and the creation of more personal relationships which also help the professional ones.” (P.C.)

Theme 2	Subtheme	Quotes
Supportiveness of informal/friendly work relationships	Disclosure with trusted colleagues	“I made disclosure of my condition especially with people who spend a lot of time with me at work and with whom there is a relationship of trust.” (W.R.)
	At ease with friendly and open-minded colleagues	“I get along very well with colleagues who put others at ease and who are open- minded, I feel they understand me.” (W.R.)
	At ease with friendly and open-minded colleagues	“I became friends with a former colleague with whom I also met outside of the work context, and he was also my accomplice in making jokes. I disclosed my ADHD to him.” (A.L.)
	Building personal relationship with external stakeholders	“In my work as a personal trainer I feel very comfortable with calm clients with whom I feel I can talk about different things, and the relationship becomes more informal.” (A.L.)
	Building personal relationship with external stakeholders	“I became friends with some clients with whom we also go out for dinner during fashion fairs.” (F.M.)
	Organizational rituals	“I appreciate the Christmas lunches organized between the different company branches. I find them fun, I wish there were more of them, they are an opportunity for networking and the creation of more personal relationships which also help the professional ones.” (P.C.)

Source(s): Authors' own work