It's neither of the above. It's the INTENT. If the intent is sexual, it's sexual harassment. Period. If it isn't, then it's not sexual harassment but a compliment. But only she gets to judge it however she sees it since it was directed at HER. Another woman may not see it like that and actually enjoys it. But somebody like me can see and know the difference. I had seen guys that genuinely called me that and I FELT the SINCERENESS of it. So it was a compliment. But if a guy says 'Hey beautiful' and he isn't a friend of mine, it's harrassment. Period. I'm not stupid. I'm not even looking at the comment, the reason behind the comment. Now I'm going to ask: What the hell do you want, and I know you want something. And you not getting IT. I don't care if you are 'handsome'. I do not like being sexualized by anyone.
It's bad manners to comment publicly on someone's looks when you don't know them, good or bad. Whether that constitutes sexual harassment depends on the intent. Intent is everything. I was shopping in a store one day and I noticed a young woman staff member who had a buzz cut hairstyle. I thought it looked really attractive so I told her. Her eyes filled with tears and she began crying. I was horrified, but then she told me that all her friends and family had been making fun of her over her haircut, and she thanked me for being the only one who liked it. I told her the haircut was great but she really needs new friends and family. At least that made her laugh. Normally I don't comment on someone's looks but sometimes it seems appropriate. Telling someone you like their hairstyle is different that telling someone they have great tits.
It’s all about intent. If you are making a compliment be careful. Especially at work. I have friends that notice everything hair, shoes, dresses and they compliment women on it and make their men furious.
by the same token some men can say hey beautiful or whatever and are creepy, others do it and come across like their kind brother or grandpa.
intent and how you make her feel is the point. Sadly how we make the other person feel has been ignored and given rise to the utter bizarreness of this world.
I just don’t compliment or comment on women about appearance except my wife and daughters. Keep professional and platonic.
Some wouldn't understand it but you get a feeling when the guy has malicious intent. doesn't matter if he looks conventionally handsome or he looks rich. Or sometimes its just a matter of when you feel unsafe and wrong, then it would feel that way.
It isn't your fault if you dont mean anything wrong and we are sorry if you get misunderstood for it but try living getting harrassed and getting lewd comments all the time, having your parents and society tell you that you should be wary of men, having society make you believe that you are a weaker sex and that you invite unwanted attention bc of your appearance and you will understand our mistrust to getting called "beautiful". ofc this doesn't apply to everyone and yes even men get catcalled. 🙂
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Women will always see the man as a predator in 2020 when they are complimented. Thank the MeToo movement and toxic feminism and toxic masculinity push.
Just don't do it. We can't turn the clock back and this is what we got.
Make no mistake.
If this guy does it, it's not harassment
If this guy does it, it is harassment
Depending on his intention it may or may not be sexual at all but it can be inappropriate, especially in a work environment, on the street, or some other place where people shouldn’t be commenting on each other’s appearances.
Is this where we have come? How FUCKED UP our society has become? That someone asks if saying a woman is "Beautiful" could somehow be 'harassment'? FUCK OFF with STUPID SHIT like that!!
HOW is that 'harassment'?
It is not worth showing any traditional mannerisms or chivalry anymore. I stated in another thread recently that I was called a chauvinist, sexist pig for holding the door for a woman about five years ago. Now, I only hold the door for my wife, daughter, sister, or mother. Just not worth it. I don't need the hassle.
The US is one of the few countries in the Western world where complimenting a women can be seen as harassment. I spent time out of the US where such things were considered normal. There are times when I think the US and other English speaking countries are weirdly puritanical in that sense.
Any time you give a woman a compliment, you just have to be mindful of the situation and the way you say what you say. Some women are going to be pissy no matter what you do. Most are going to be fairly reasonable though, as long as your remarks are tasteful.
Next thing if you ask if they want a drink of water it is sexual harassment. If the person is wearing a blue dress and you say blues is your color then your a racist. How about we take care of the major problems facing our republic and stop making bullshit question the topic of the day
Hmmm... I think maybe, it could lead to that. But very rare. Just like the Wild African Shrimpo. Two years ago, they were considered extinct because all the Shrimpo Hunters were targeting them. You can the difference between males and females, since males usually have a darker and shinier head plate. CHEW - WE - BOYA
For most of my life the answer was "NO", but honestly, with today's feminist expectations, I honestly don't know where the lines are drawn anymore.
It’s a compliment, nothing more. And if guys tell me they find me attractive, I think it’s very nice. Now if a guy called me “sexy momma” for example and he’s not my significant other, well then that’s a different story
Lol no. Verbal harassment will be saying perverted things such as beautiful breasts, butt etc. No logical woman is going to feel harass if you tell she's beautiful. She will be happy if you tell her that if you actually mean it.
Absolutely not. I would be flattered if a guy called me beautiful. Not even close to "sexual harassment" and anyone who thinks it is it clearly unhinged.
No I think it’s flattery. I have been called beautiful by men other than my boyfriend and I just take the compliment and go
Only if I was a woke retard living in Current Year.
maybe beautiful is too strong and kinda creepy, try "you look nice today" be more casual
No, but with so many lunatic Feminazis out there don't be surprised if you get called names for saying it.
If she finds you unattractive even talking with her can be "harassment". If she finds you attractive, you can say "I wanna fuck you silly" and she will not report you.
Leftists love this shit, trying to make a relationship impossible.
Unfortunately in the year 2020 it can be considered sexual harassment. It depends on the woman. Best not commenting on appearance.
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