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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-16-03 01:43 PM
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What defines sexual harassment in the workplace?
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Edited on Tue Dec-16-03 01:53 PM by prolesunited
I'm a little confused today about something that happened, so I thought I would throw it out here for comments. (Hopefully, I won't regret it.)

There's some instances of sexual harassment that are quite clear: say if a boss says a promotion is dependent on certain "favors" or if a co-worker gropes you. However, where is the line, especially when it comes to compliments or suggestive banter?

The computer tech where I work, a contractor not an employee, and I have a friendly relationship. His comment to me today was: "You look so good today. Can I take you home with me?'"

Was it inappropriate for him to say that?

And is it wrong to admit a certain part of me liked it?

Like I said. I'm confused. Should I be offended or flattered? Would be interesting to get both male and female perspectives here.
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