Is being called "beautiful lady" at work, considered sexual harassment?

[aliali8]

or would you see it as a compliment?

[libsaretards]

Here is the standard boss answer: It is up to you if you consider it harassment or not. However, for it to constitute harassment, you need to first make it known that you do not like the comment. This DOES NOT mean you have to tell the person directly if you are that damn uncomfortable (though this is the best and most direct route where possible). Whenever one of my employees tells me that a coworker said or did something to make them uncomfortable, I advise them to either tell the person or I offer to tell the person myself. If it happens a second time I take action. Most people calling someone a "beautiful lady" probably mean no harm. There are worse things. To reiterate, it only constitutes harassment once the other party has been made aware of it AND they continue anyways. The exception to this rule is if the behavior violates company policy AND this policy was clearly expressed in orientation/training, but when it comes to matters of policy that decision is up to HR.

[Anonymous]

It may not be sexual harassment, but it could be harassment if it makes you feel uncomfortable. Is there a supervisor you can speak to?

[blank_expression]

That would not only be sexual harassment; it would also be a career death sentence. Any that work in these environments recognize a proverbial communist uniform that all wear and that if you step out of that mold, say with a set of cuff links, you are banished. Some organizations come down so hard on this now that most are even afraid inadvertently to smile. These rules, laws, regulations, and the psychological woman-to-man transgender-ism occurring has nearly squashed any of the slightest implications that two natural sexes even exist. The professional world has evolved to an almost robotic state. It is becoming interesting because while the men are the most significant targets of this, the remnants of female existence seem to be suffering. I think the men have cashed out, put in their time and get the hell out of there.

[TravisOfOregon]

First off: what the hell? Second, you think that women asking not to be sexually harassed is somehow oppressing men and is worthy of abandoning all work? For fucks sake, you're complaining about a made up story about not being allowed to wear cufflinks! Do your coworkers a favor and LEAVE! You can say "it's not safe for men like me" if that's what it takes to get you to leave!

Also, you think that a corporate environment is communist? Really? *Really*? That's so ridiculous, I'm half-tempted to think that you're being satirical.

Also, intersex people exist. Scientifically, intersex people are a thing. The sexes are arbitrary categories that humans made up. You can say "there are only two sexes" till you're blue in the face, but nature doesn't care about what you think. Intersex people exist. Binary sexes aren't absolute.

[ChrisMaster69]

Greatly depends on context.

on its own just said out, it’s a compliment and not sexual.

culture plays apart as well.

however…. When it becomes a bit unwanted or the tone is heading towards creepy, then you start heading towards harassment but not sexual.

[Anonymous]

Hahaha that man is an idiot, he should have learned over the past few years to never compliment a female coworker over anything non-work related. Hell all the man i work with have just stopped talking to the women in the office about non-work related things. Nothing good can come from it, all you can do is possibly offend one of the women and get fired and have your life ruined

[Smashingdoozy]

Why would that be sexual harassment? It's not sexual.

[sawno]

See it as a compliment. They aren't harrassing you.

[DJB72]

Obviously it's probably not intended to be harassment, depending on what it's followed/preceded by.

[In_Trance]

Would he say this to his boss? Would he say it to everyone else? If not, he shouldn't be saying it at all

[Yourfriend2021]

It seems like a compliment, why would it be harassment?

[S3ntn0]

If she doesn't find you attractive, even a Hi is a sexual harassment

[SamFromFL]

Bullshit

[Ms_Vanderquack]

Depends on the context.

[Azaelia]

It's a compliment. Fax no printer

[DaveToo]

If it goes no further, then it's a compliment.

[Wise4myage]

It shouldn't be, but it can be.

[Twalli]

It's intended as a compliment

[REDHOTLINE]

No there is no harassment. Its a compliment

[Hotboy_booblover]

Depends on who is saying that..

[Anonymous]

Its just playful flirting.

[Slartybartfast]

Yes it is.

[SamFromFL]

Compliment

[Dinosaursandanime65]

That sounds a wee

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Weird