Harrasment Issue

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JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: sonz70
Originally posted by: Praetorian7
Originally posted by: sonz70
Originally posted by: Krk3561
What the hell are you talking about that would offend?

Just flirting with a few girls thats all, its mutual flirting, we go to the bars all the time together. the comments don't really get that lewd, but I'm just afraid of some lonely/depressed person hearing them, and running off to HR.



If you are already afraid you need to re-evaluate your actions and decide if you are there to work or pick up women. And sexual harassment isssues tend to be guilty till proven innocent situations.

Think that is what I will do.

I only brough this up, cause one of those unattarctive woman made a comment to one of the girls saying our behavior really wasn't appropriate for work ect etc etc. I'll just flirt in emails :)

Oh that's a real good idea...:roll: That way they will have physical evidence of your harrasment.
 

sonz70

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Apr 19, 2005
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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: sonz70
Originally posted by: Praetorian7
Originally posted by: sonz70
Originally posted by: Krk3561
What the hell are you talking about that would offend?

Just flirting with a few girls thats all, its mutual flirting, we go to the bars all the time together. the comments don't really get that lewd, but I'm just afraid of some lonely/depressed person hearing them, and running off to HR.



If you are already afraid you need to re-evaluate your actions and decide if you are there to work or pick up women. And sexual harassment isssues tend to be guilty till proven innocent situations.

Think that is what I will do.

I only brough this up, cause one of those unattarctive woman made a comment to one of the girls saying our behavior really wasn't appropriate for work ect etc etc. I'll just flirt in emails :)

Oh that's a real good idea...:roll: That way they will have physical evidence of your harrasment.


the people I flirt with are not the issues, its the people who might be listening....
 

miniMUNCH

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Nov 16, 2000
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Originally posted by: sonz70
Originally posted by: ohtwell
If you said something someone could take offense to, then probably so.


: ) Amanda

Even if the comment had nothing to do with them? :confused:

So...does this mean you'll be in the market for gainful employment?

I'm hoping to read more interesting male hooker stories...;)

J/K .. hope you are not in trouble.
 

kranky

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: sonz70
the people I flirt with are not the issues, its the people who might be listening....

You have no guarantee that the people you flirt with won't make an issue out of it down the road. Look, it's a bad idea. I guess you're going to do what you want, but at least you should know it's a very dangerous game.

There a billions of women out there, and only a handful are off-limits: family and co-workers.
 

myusername

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Jun 8, 2003
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THE situation gets even more perplexing in the office environment. There are some women who enjoy risque banter with certain men. There are other women who are deeply offended by any conversation with a man that has even vague sexual overtones. One of the problems is that most men have no clue which women are which. But the bigger problem is that even if a guy could identify a woman who was not opposed to lively risque banter, she wouldn't want to engage in risque banter with HIM.

This is what I call the Tom Selleck Sexual Harassment Syndrome. I'm thinking of putting out a little handbook to explain it to men and help them navigate the shoals and reefs of male/female interoffice social interplay.

The basic rule is for men to ask themselves one question: Am I Tom Selleck?

If the answer is no, then they should avoid making any unsolicited comments of a sexual nature to any woman whatsoever. In fact, they probably shouldn't open their mouth at all.

The second rule is not to compliment any woman about the way she is dressed, even if she's wearing a tight, see-through dress made of gauze.

Yes, she wore the dress to get attention. But she didn't wear it to get attention from YOU. You are an ugly man. You are not Tom Selleck.

In fact, the best way to avoid any charges of sexual harassment is just to spend the entire day saying quietly to yourself: "I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man."

Some women might misinterpret this harsh self-assessment as manly confidence and find it alluring. They might come up to you and say, "You're not an ugly man. You're cute. You've got nice buns. Do you like my dress?"

Don't fall for it. It's a trap. You are an ugly man. And you are not Tom Selleck.
 

sonz70

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Apr 19, 2005
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Originally posted by: myusername
THE situation gets even more perplexing in the office environment. There are some women who enjoy risque banter with certain men. There are other women who are deeply offended by any conversation with a man that has even vague sexual overtones. One of the problems is that most men have no clue which women are which. But the bigger problem is that even if a guy could identify a woman who was not opposed to lively risque banter, she wouldn't want to engage in risque banter with HIM.

This is what I call the Tom Selleck Sexual Harassment Syndrome. I'm thinking of putting out a little handbook to explain it to men and help them navigate the shoals and reefs of male/female interoffice social interplay.

The basic rule is for men to ask themselves one question: Am I Tom Selleck?

If the answer is no, then they should avoid making any unsolicited comments of a sexual nature to any woman whatsoever. In fact, they probably shouldn't open their mouth at all.

The second rule is not to compliment any woman about the way she is dressed, even if she's wearing a tight, see-through dress made of gauze.

Yes, she wore the dress to get attention. But she didn't wear it to get attention from YOU. You are an ugly man. You are not Tom Selleck.

In fact, the best way to avoid any charges of sexual harassment is just to spend the entire day saying quietly to yourself: "I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man."

Some women might misinterpret this harsh self-assessment as manly confidence and find it alluring. They might come up to you and say, "You're not an ugly man. You're cute. You've got nice buns. Do you like my dress?"

Don't fall for it. It's a trap. You are an ugly man. And you are not Tom Selleck.

LOL
 

Krk3561

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Jun 12, 2002
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Originally posted by: myusername
THE situation gets even more perplexing in the office environment. There are some women who enjoy risque banter with certain men. There are other women who are deeply offended by any conversation with a man that has even vague sexual overtones. One of the problems is that most men have no clue which women are which. But the bigger problem is that even if a guy could identify a woman who was not opposed to lively risque banter, she wouldn't want to engage in risque banter with HIM.

This is what I call the Tom Selleck Sexual Harassment Syndrome. I'm thinking of putting out a little handbook to explain it to men and help them navigate the shoals and reefs of male/female interoffice social interplay.

The basic rule is for men to ask themselves one question: Am I Tom Selleck?

If the answer is no, then they should avoid making any unsolicited comments of a sexual nature to any woman whatsoever. In fact, they probably shouldn't open their mouth at all.

The second rule is not to compliment any woman about the way she is dressed, even if she's wearing a tight, see-through dress made of gauze.

Yes, she wore the dress to get attention. But she didn't wear it to get attention from YOU. You are an ugly man. You are not Tom Selleck.

In fact, the best way to avoid any charges of sexual harassment is just to spend the entire day saying quietly to yourself: "I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man."

Some women might misinterpret this harsh self-assessment as manly confidence and find it alluring. They might come up to you and say, "You're not an ugly man. You're cute. You've got nice buns. Do you like my dress?"

Don't fall for it. It's a trap. You are an ugly man. And you are not Tom Selleck.

where'd u get that?
 

Hossenfeffer

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Jul 16, 2000
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Originally posted by: sonz70
Originally posted by: myusername
THE situation gets even more perplexing in the office environment. There are some women who enjoy risque banter with certain men. There are other women who are deeply offended by any conversation with a man that has even vague sexual overtones. One of the problems is that most men have no clue which women are which. But the bigger problem is that even if a guy could identify a woman who was not opposed to lively risque banter, she wouldn't want to engage in risque banter with HIM.

This is what I call the Tom Selleck Sexual Harassment Syndrome. I'm thinking of putting out a little handbook to explain it to men and help them navigate the shoals and reefs of male/female interoffice social interplay.

The basic rule is for men to ask themselves one question: Am I Tom Selleck?

If the answer is no, then they should avoid making any unsolicited comments of a sexual nature to any woman whatsoever. In fact, they probably shouldn't open their mouth at all.

The second rule is not to compliment any woman about the way she is dressed, even if she's wearing a tight, see-through dress made of gauze.

Yes, she wore the dress to get attention. But she didn't wear it to get attention from YOU. You are an ugly man. You are not Tom Selleck.

In fact, the best way to avoid any charges of sexual harassment is just to spend the entire day saying quietly to yourself: "I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man. I'm an ugly man."

Some women might misinterpret this harsh self-assessment as manly confidence and find it alluring. They might come up to you and say, "You're not an ugly man. You're cute. You've got nice buns. Do you like my dress?"

Don't fall for it. It's a trap. You are an ugly man. And you are not Tom Selleck.

LOL
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