Probably at least 35% of sexual harassment claims are false.
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Lilith — 6 years ago(August 05, 2019 09:18 PM)
Can I ask you a question? Where did you go on vacation, and what did I mention to you about your trip?
I hope it's really the real you and not an artificial Pinky, because the real Pinky is the best type of Pinky.
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TheBookBears — 6 years ago(August 05, 2019 09:25 PM)
It happens all the time, sad to say. And I agree with others, do not touch anyone in the workforce whatsoever and it doesn't matter what the reasons are. Though, handshakes and light pat on the shoulder are generally accepting, don't do anything more. You could walk up to a person of either gender and say, "Excuse me?" or "Hey" or "Hello, how are you?" without touching them. There are many ways to communicate with anyone without physical contact. If the women don't know you and you touch them, they will get uncomfortable and they can get you into trouble. Sadly, in any society, women's words can be acted as a "laws" meaning if they claim you touched them inappropriately, they will sadly be believed, like in the situation they put you in.
The smart way to do this is to don't go near them and don't talk to them in any way, basically ignore them. If they like attention, they will get annoyed. And try to stay in the range of the camera so that way, you'd be able to have evidence to back up your claim against them. Also, if they try to persuade you so they can get into your pants (sexual favor, if you will), don't continue in that path. Oh, trust me, look up "Brian Banks" and read his story. You will understand how false accusations can have multiple impacts in your life.
You can also try to talk to the manager and ask him/her for advice how to manage in the workplace. But since they already did the damage, I imagine you probably won't last long in the place where you're working in so speaking to the manager and explain the situation would probably be the best course, even with the risks of getting fired.
False accusations are never fun. Oh, as you probably didn't know this, tickling someone is a form of sexual harassment. When I first learned this, I thought it's the stupidest thing I ever heard. I mean, jeez, are people that sensitive? But sadly, it's the truth.
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Damien Thorn 666 — 6 years ago(August 05, 2019 09:49 PM)
While it is true that a lot of sexual harassment allegations in today’s day and age could get ruled as false, I don’t know if I believe that over a third of them are spurious. I’ve noticed that sometimes even saying hello to someone of the opposite gender can get someone to pull out their gynocentric sexual harassment whistles; in my observation though, it’s often because of them having a tight comfort zone within their social bubbles.
Still, sexual harassment isn’t an issue that should be taken lightly, so I agree that it’s best to remain mindful by not touching other people in the work place, EVER; the same goes with doing anything that could get constituted as sexual harassment in any beholder’s eyes. The only time that I’d ever make physical contact with someone would be to give someone a high five or a handshake, as those are accepted gestures within our culture; however, I would only give them one if there was a direct invitation for me to do so.
“There are no atheists in foxholes, eh?”-Keith Jennings from the Omen.