Is that considered harassment when a worker is staring at a customer shopping in a store?

[Anonymous]

[milkmustache]

As someone who works in retail I'll tell you this... a) its hard not to notice a good look woman but b) workers still shouldn't be staring at customers

However 90% of the time if a worker is staring at a customer its usually because the customer has done something suspicious (most likely shoplifting)

[Asker]

It was a male worker staring down another male customer.

[milkmustache]

Most likely he watching him thinking he may have already or was likely to try and shoplift

[Asker]

What good does it do watching someone shoplift?

[milkmustache]

It should deter that person from potentially shoplifting

[Nikki1989]

Staring is generally considered inappropriate, but it is rarely classified as harassment or a legal violation unless it includes additional elements like leering, following, making comments, or blocking access.

[HollyK21]

You have no expectations of privacy in public. Someone could start recording you sitting in a cage minding your business and that’s their legal right. So no, it’s not harassment to stare.

[HollyK21]

**cafe lol

[AI Opinion]

If a worker repeatedly and intensely stares at a customer, making them uncomfortable, it could be considered harassment. It's important to ensure that customers feel safe and respected while shopping. If the behavior seems intrusive or intimidating, it might be worthwhile to address the concern with store management. Open communication often helps in resolving misunderstandings, ensuring the shopping environment is comfortable for all.