Would this be considered sexual harassment?
961958
I hope this helps: Just what is sexual harassment? The book Coping With Sexual Harassment and Gender Bias, by Dr. Victoria Shaw, defines it as “bothering someone in a sexual way . . . It can be physical (such as touching someone in a sexual way), verbal (such as making unwelcome comments about someone’s appearance), or nonverbal.” Sometimes the harassment involves crude propositions.\n\nThe Bible condemns “obscene jesting.” (Ephesians 5:3, 4) Therefore, you have a right to feel angry, upset, confused, and even demeaned when you are harassed!\n\nHow, then, should you react if someone bothers you in this way? Sometimes a weak or vague response only makes a harasser try harder. The Bible tells us that when Joseph was propositioned by his employer’s wife, he did not simply ignore her. Instead, he firmly rejected her immoral advances. (Genesis 39:8, 9, 12) Today, being firm and direct is still the best way to fend off harassment.\n\nSimply saying something like, ‘I don’t like that kind of talk’ or, may get your point across. However you word it, do not water down your message. Let your no mean no! If [He] does not catch on to your kind hints, you have to tell [him] straight out. It often comes to that.  A firm ‘CUT IT OUT!’ may do the job.\nIf the situation escalates, do not try to handle things alone. Try talking it over with your parents or other MATURE adults. They may have some practical suggestions for dealing with the situation. As a last resort, they may even feel it necessary to alert school officials. As uncomfortable as doing so might make you, it could protect you from further victimization.
664251
Rape involves penetration.  What you're describing comes under the broader heading of "sexual harassment" and yes, you can face legal consequences for touching or even verbally harassing women without their consent.  Be respectful.
611547
It's not something that's generally recommended;  if the couple breaks up and has to continue working together, there's a great deal of potential for it to turn into sexual harassment.
781400
If you have an anonymous system for employee complaints, then use it to bring this to their attention. This kind of stuff isn't conducive to a healthy workplace, I would think someone in upper management would want to know. However, if you are working in a smaller company, you will have to decide if you feel its safe to speak up or not. \n\nNo, its not normal.
852415
Touching your back/shoulders and stroking your neck? Making perverse comments? Sweetie, this is called sexual harrassment. As for why they act this way, basically, they're idiots. Don't write them off as just "goofy." There is no excuse for their behavior. One guy went on a date with you and then told everyone? Is he still in high school? They think it's fun to embarrass you. They way immature men like this think, it wouldn't surprise me if they have some sort of bet going as to who can get you to give up your choice to wait until marriage first. The first thing you need to do is not date any of them. That's just a good policy wherever you may work in your life. If it ends badly, you still have to see that person every day and it can cause a lot of problems. Second, when they say inappropriate things to you or touch you or make you feel uncomfortable in any way, you need to tell them they're behaving inappropriately and ask them to please stop. If they don't, or they just think that's part of the game, you need to go to your supervisor and ask him/her to intervene. Just know that if the boss does intervene, this may make for a hostile work environment because then you'll be the girl who "can't take a joke." Sad, but it happens. Conversely, the boss may think you're overreacting and not do anything. At this point, you'll have to make a decision: file a complaint with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and let them handle it, again possibly making for a hostile work environment; quit and find another job with mature, professional coworkers; do both. Unfortunately, there is no easy solution to this. If it were just one or two guys behaving this way, it might be easier because they'd be the minority. But if all the guys you work with do it, they'll be more apt to stick together and form a united front against you, saying that you're exaggerating or even making stuff up to get them into trouble. If there are any other women who work there, talk to them and see if they're having similar experiences. If so, it will corroborate your claims and give you more credence. I'm sorry to sound so cynical and/or pessimistic, but this is an all too common situation for many women in the workplace. We've all read and heard about things like this. There's even a movie based on a true story about the first lawsuit against a company for condoning sexual harassment called "North Country" with Charlize Theron. It's a disturbing, sad movie, but it shows what some women have had to go through just to earn a living. Finally, don't let yourself be intimidated. Stick to your values, know that you don't deserve to be treated this way and you don't have to put up with it. No one has the right to put their hands on you without your permission. Be strong and stick up for yourself, and someday, if you have children, you can pass that strength on to your daughter or teach your son to have the proper respect for women. I wish you the best of luck.
526391
It isn't right to harass anyone.  But as a manager, I will say that it is very difficult sometimes to make sure an employee understands all of the expenses the employee doesn't even know exists.  Really just a little cooperation goes a very long way.
682321
Not at work.  If comments like this are made at work, you have a harrassment situation.  That causes a hostile environment for the women.\n\nThe way you handle this is to politely ask the person to stop making comments like this.  Make sure you write down the time, date, the words you said, and hopefully have a witness.  Do it at least twice.\n\nIf it continues, complain to your supervisor that you are in a hostile environment.  They are required by law to do something about it.
786116
It's not taboo but it is almost always a bad idea, especially if you work closely together or are in supervisor role over her.  Besides how uncomfortable things would get if things went badly there is the potential for law suits.  Proceed with extreme cation.
376181
Well, you haven't given a lot of details about what happened, but first of all, I think if he did anything sexual to you that offends you, then you should put harassment charges on him.  Sexual harassment is something that should not be tolerated!  If not, then take him aside one day (not while you are supposed to be working, you don't want to lose your job over this) and tell him that you need to talk to him about what happened before and that he can't go on pretending it didn't happen.  Let him know that you don't like the way he disrespected you.  Chances are he will stop after that, but if he keeps on, report it to a supervisor.  Nobody should have to deal with this in the workplace!!!  Good luck!
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Absolutely! Either that or file a complaint with your company. This is going against the codes of business ethics, and if pushed, can result in a discrimination case.\nIf you are offended by the use of that word, then it would be considered a "hostile work environment." I personally get pretty ticked off when anyone uses that word around me.
311534
Not that I really want to admit this, but you may have to change jobs.  If you choice to work in a female dominated job position, that's one of the prices you have to pay.  I'm so sorry that it happens, but it does all the time when you work with almost all females.  It happens to all Male Nurses, just BC its always been a female job.  Sorry!!!  I would say the same thing, file a suit, but its hard to prove a female sexual harassed you, they would turn it back on you and have the others back them up, not all females!!!  But, theres that word, is all I can say, and sorry
497654
wait a second, i think i am confused or u are either using horribly bad puns. if you are implying that you are straight and u know this gay guy who wants to give you anal sex then you should be flattered yet offended because that is still sexual harrassment whether gay or not. u couldnt say that to a woman right. and by the way i'm gay so gay guys dont get mad at my answer.
560255
Honest answer? Sue the guy for sexual harrassment. He needs to be shown he can't treat people like that, you may have to leave the company but there are other jobs, plus do you want to work for such a sleaze? Also, you need to make sure he can't do this to anyone else.
734715
I would have a quiet word with her manager, presuming he is not the offending party. If he is then I would go to the person above him. You need not go into details, just say that you have been told in confidence that that man had wandering hands and that younger females of staff resented his approach. Say that you feel that the problem needs addressing as it could get the firm in hot water for not protecting their female staff but it is not up to you to deal with the situation as it is not in your department.
540132
No.  I don't think offensive is the correct word to use in this situation.  Why would you be offended?  Instead, you should be flattered that they found you attractive enough to approach!  Even if you're not into "that", you really shouldn't be offended or even insulted for that matter.  Just be thankful that you're attractive to BOTH sexes!  lol
817322
No, she cannot accuse of sexual harrassment at this point, but if you insist and continue to ask her out well that can be a problem for you. Leave her alone and keep everything professional and you should have no problems.
493298
Its cannot qualify in any way as sexual harassment.That guy was trying to balckmail you emotionally and was trying to confuse you emotionally.\nI think he knows u very well and he knows what is more important for you..God..\nAll i can say is people like them are really dangerous and know how to play with words and get thier work done and dont care if the other person might get hurt for life..\nKeep away from people like them Mumtaz..