This. If she didn't think it was an issue, she wouldn't have brought it to the OP's attention. What she's really saying is: "I don't want to be embarrassed and

This. If she didn't think it was an issue, she wouldn't have brought it to the OP's attention. What she's really saying is: "I don't want to be embarrassed and it would make me feel guilty if he was punished because of me, so I don't want to advocate for a course of action" But she is right to have brought it to the OP. Now he is obligated to take care of it discreetly and professionally.