Sexual Harassment in US vs. Other Country?
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Simply hugging is considered TABOO in countries such as KOREA AND JAPAN especially with the older generations. So if that's considered a TABOO can you imagine what it woould mean to kiss someone.  BTW ,,, I work in the USA and kissing is/can be considered SEXUAL HARRASSMENT.
707862
The question is too vague to answer with any certainty.\n\nThere are many different kinds of relationships, and many levels within those relationships. There are also different laws for every different state/country. Some are very strict, others are not. A lot also depends on what "non-sexual" means. It obviously implies no intercouse, but does what level of physical contact other than that constitutes "sexual contact"? That definition would generally be defined by the specific laws for each jurisdiction.
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I guess it depends . . . do you enjoy it?  Is it bothering you (since you are writing it here, I am assuming it does).  \n\nIt is, without a doubt, unprofessional.  However, most sexual harassment policies and laws require you to let the other person know, in some manner, that you don't appreciate it.  I think the best thing you can do it approach him, and say something like, "I'm not sure how to bring this up, but there are certain things you do that make me feel uncomfortable.  We are both here to do a job, and I hope we can do it friendly, but you need to know that it is making me uncomfortable".  Document what you said, how he responded, when and where you talked to him.  \n\nIf things don't change, or you sense any retaliation, take it immediately to Human Resources.  \n\nOh, and you may know that he is doing this in a lewd way, but I had a situation where an employee was staring at the chest of people when he talked with them - turns out it was a nervous gesture, and had nothing to do with harassment.
418169
Discrimination exists all over the world. Don't be so naive to think it just happens in America.
731428
Having sex with your husband's female boss could be very lucrative in a sexual harassment lawsuit.  Talk to a lawyer first and then take it from there.  You could stand to make a great deal of money.
325702
I think that you should go straight to the store manager, and tell him what has been going on. Tell him that you feel uncomfortable with all their questions. While you may like your coworkers, you are under no obligation to tell them anything of your personal life. If the store manager does not do anything to resolve this problem, go to the district manager. Keep going over everyone's head who refuses to acknowledge this complaint of (possible) sexual harrassment. Most chain restarants (Pizza Hut, McDonalds) have a 1-800 number to call to report sexual harrasment.
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In what country? \n\nIt is certainly not true in the US.
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Yes, it can and it does! \n\nFirst of all...DOCUMENT everything. If your coworker makes sexual comments to you..tell them you do not appreciate that kind of talk. Carry a notebook and write down when/where/what happened and who was there (if anyone) to witness it. \n\nIf it happens after you tell that person (male or female) that you do not appreciate that talk...report immediately to your supervisor and ask for follow up. \n\nIF it continues go immediately to human resources. \n\nYou also need (in my opinion only) to curb your own comments. Don't run yelling sexual harrassment because someone tells you "that is a nice skirt" when you are sitting around the water cooler reciting naughty limericks. \n\nOther wise you may find yourself at the OTHER end of that write up for sexual harrassment. \n\nThis is a serious subject and employers take it seriously. Peoples careers and personal lives can be destroyed because of a flippant joke or a snitty accusation. \n\nAgain..document everything that happened.
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I think:  1. Document the date and behavior. 2. Talk to someone in human resources.  Depending on the workplace, there may also be an outside consultant who acts as the "ombudsperson" for gender and equity issues. 3. Keep a record in case you need to go to the EEOC (Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission).\n\nI would not talk to colleagues about the offensive behavior because I think that could only make the situation more confusing and possibly worse.  This is something that needs to be handled quietly between employee and boss, but the situation definitely shouldn't be ignored for important reasons.  First, it creates an uncomfortable and possibly hostile work environment for the worker, and she could suffer emotionally and psychologically as a result and her productivity may go down, too.  Second, the boss may have a pattern of sexually harassing his employees, and that needs to be addressed.  She may not be the first person.  Harassment is an issue of power, not of sexual attraction.\n\nGood luck regardless.  It's a tough situation.
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i believe that the difference is that rape involves penetration. molestation is just touching without permission. either way its a police matter and they should be consulted
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For staters, not going would be the safest option.\n\nNext to that, probably keeping a low profile and downplaying the fact that your Americans (assuming you are).\nStay with your group, dont wander off, dont do anything to offend them.
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Compared to the majority of the world, which has a traditional view of human sexuality and relationships, the American attitude on sex portrayed in movies and television, is embarrassing and appalling to most of the world: Muslims, Asians, Africans. From the majority world's perspective, American sexuality is immature for being uninhibited.\n\nImplied in the question might be a preference for an even more progressive attitude about sexuality. One may need to make a case for that on a basis other than the "rest of the world."
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Sexual harassment is harassment or unwelcome attention of a sexual nature. It includes a range of behavior from mild transgressions and annoyances to serious abuses which can even involve forced sexual activity. (Dziech et al 1990, Boland 2002) Sexual harassment is considered a form of illegal discrimination, and is a form of abuse (sexual and psychological) and bullying.
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It certainly can if you have the right attorney.  Racial remarks are a form of sexual harrassment and the company, along with the person, and the supervisor can be held liable for it.  The USA has laws in place that prohibits anyone from having to work in a hostile work environment.  The first step you need to take is to contact the human resource (or personnel) department of your workplace and tell them your story.  You need to write down what was said, the date it was said if you remember, and who was, if anyone, a witness when the person said it.  If the human resource department does not do anything about this, go above their head and contact the main office.  If this option is not available to you, I would consult with an attorney to determine what the next step is you should take. \nBe sure to have with you a copy of the complaint, if one was given to you, to take to the attorney.
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It's not necessarily sexual harassment.No gender or specifically sexual conduct was mentioned.You did use a specific legal term though,Jules.\nDid I miss something? Does this one have a punchline? It's got a strange enunciation.\nTell us specifically what this person is doing.\nSorry about the lack of humor.It's late...
780476
No it isn't sexual harassment. But it does sound like you are on the fast-track to that promotion that you've been wanting.
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the definition of sexual harrassment is working in an environment that is hostile due to inappropriate sexual comments or acts.  Therefore, if you have talked to your boss about this, then your situation constitutes sex harrassment.  Unfortunately there is no other way to solve the problem than to go to human resources about it.  Make sure to keep records of what he's doing because that will strenthen your case to the higher ups. good luck!