Inappropriate Comments And Harassment

Summary

In New York, sexual harassment involves unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature creating a hostile environment. Asking a store clerk if you are attractive or how old you look may not constitute sexual harassment but can be inappropriate. Comments like You should be a model can be unwelcome and uncomfortable, though not necessarily harassment. Its important to maintain respectful interactions.

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Is it sexual harassment if I ask a store clerk: "Am I attractive?"?
Hi Dale! In the District of Columbia, sexual harassment typically involves unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive environment. Asking a store clerk if you are attractive may not necessarily constitute sexual harassment, but it can be considered inappropriate and unwelcome. It is important to maintain professional and respectful interactions in public and workplace settings.
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I live in Suffolk County, New York
Hi Dale! Thanks for sharing your location. In New York, sexual harassment typically involves unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive environment. Asking a store clerk if you are attractive could be considered inappropriate, but it generally wouldn't constitute sexual harassment unless it creates a hostile environment.
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Is it sexual harassment if I ask a store clerk: "How old do I look?"?
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Hi Dale! Asking a store clerk "How old do I look?" generally wouldn't constitute sexual harassment, as it is not of a sexual nature. However, it can still be considered inappropriate depending on the context and the individual's perception.
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What is an example of something as of a sexual nature?
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Hi Dale! A behavior of a sexual nature typically includes actions such as:
- Unwanted touching or physical contact
- Sexual comments, jokes, or gestures
- Displaying sexually explicit materials
- Requesting sexual favors
- Inappropriate comments about someone's appearance or body
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What is an example of inappropriate comments about someone's appearance or body?
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Hi Dale! Examples of inappropriate comments about someone's appearance or body include:
- "You have a great body."
- "Nice legs, do you work out?"
- "You look really sexy in that outfit."
These comments can be unwelcome and make others feel uncomfortable. Do you need further clarification?
Is "You should be a model" an example?
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Hi Dale! "You should be a model" can be considered an inappropriate comment about someone's appearance if it is unwelcome or makes the other person uncomfortable. It may not necessarily constitute sexual harassment, but it's best to avoid making such comments in professional or public settings. Do you have any other questions?