Sexual Harassment Context Clarification

Hi Dale! In New York, sexual harassment can include unwelcome comments of a sexual nature. Whether your question constitutes sexual harassment can depend on context and whether it was unwelcome or made the person uncomfortable.
- Key Points:
- Unwelcome Conduct: The comment must be unwelcome.
- Hostile Environment: It can create a hostile or offensive work environment.
- Frequency and Severity: Repeated or severe comments are more likely to be harassment.
Do you have more details about the interaction or the context?

Thanks for sharing that, Dale. Context is key in these situations. If your question made her uncomfortable or felt inappropriate in the context, it might be considered unwelcome. Did she express any discomfort or did anyone else witness the interaction?

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It sounds like things might have been misinterpreted. Clarifying the context and how the person reacted is crucial in determining if any harassment occurred.
Could you provide more details about how she reacted to your question and if there were any witnesses?

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Thanks for clarifying, Dale. From what you've described, it sounds like a straightforward question about products which may not constitute sexual harassment.
- The key factor is whether the comment was unwelcome or made her uncomfortable.
- No indication of discomfort or witness involvement was mentioned.
If you encounter further issues or concerns, feel free to ask!

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Hi Dale, in New York, sexual harassment involves unwelcome comments of a sexual nature. Asking an employee, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who wears thongs?" could be considered inappropriate depending on the context and her reaction.
Do you have more details about the interaction or her reaction?