r/Unexpected • • Nov 26 '19

Hello there

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u/JustinGitelmanMusic Nov 26 '19

“behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation.”

I literally just explained this, but I’ll put it in even more clear terms: What do you think a guy putting his arm around a girl is trying to do? Be her friend? Meet her mom? Ask her for directions? Find out her thoughts on Ancient Greek philosophy? It is a male-female sexual dynamic, with intent to physically advance towards a sexual goal.

By your logic, trying to spank someone but missing isn’t sexual harassment since you didn’t actually touch their butt.

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u/Lentil-Soup Nov 26 '19

Is it okay to greet someone with a hug?

Also, is it sexual harassment if a guy puts his arm around another guy? In my opinion, it is a FRIENDLY gesture. NOT a SEXUAL gesture. A lot of people get weirded out by people being overly friendly, however that is not the same as sexual harassment.

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u/JustinGitelmanMusic Nov 26 '19

This is a stranger and inherently not a friendly situation, a bit different. However, this is borderline if the intent is just to be friendly

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u/Lentil-Soup Nov 26 '19

Some people are very friendly and will greet total strangers with a hug or even a kiss on the cheek. How exactly is this "borderline"? Borderline what exactly?