By 123literateABC - 04/11/2015 03:10 - United States - Grand Haven

Today, at work, the janitor would not stop telling me how good I looked. This was after he told me he was fired for sexual harassment at his last job. He clearly learned that lesson. FML
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Zelphoric 25

Sounds like he failed to clean up his act.

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Steve95401 49

Sounds like he won't be a lifer at this job either.

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gosh_mate 30

Report him, maybe it takes a few more times for this guy to understand that harassment is not okay.

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yerawizardlizzy 27

14 did not use the term "sexual harrassment," she just said "harassment." If someone makes comments to you repeatedly, regardless of content, that's pretty harassing. Harassment is annoying or bothering someone constantly or repeatedly, and judging by the fact OP made this FML, she clearly feels annoyed.

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Brandi_Faith 33

If it's really bothering you, tell him! People need to tell someone if they're making them feel uncomfortable. It's not like you're going to make the relationship any more awkward by telling them, the relationship is obviously awkward and uncomfortable anyways.

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Brandi_Faith 33

I agree that if someone says you look good or compliments you then it's not sexual harassment. I also think it's important to tell someone if what they're saying makes you a bit uncomfortable. But it says that the janitor kept saying it, which turns into a bit of an issue. Plus, people need to take a hint and pick up on social cues! If you say someone looks really hot and they're embarrassed or flustered, don't keep saying it cause it obviously makes them uncomfortable. Don't flirt with someone unless they blatantly reciprocate. It's not that hard to tell if someone likes what you're saying or is uncomfortable by it.

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Richard6036 13

So it's obvious his background check was stringent , not.

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Kevinmeowbeanz 22

you must of been a hot mess

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interesting33 36

Are you a pupil OP? If you are, this would make this so much worse.

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may14th 26

Well he did just tell her he was fired for sexual harassment at his previous job. I don't think she would have taken the compliments as sexual harassment had he not just told her about his history of it.

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bellydancer82 15

I've been in a similar situation, it's best to report him now before things get out of hand again. Even though he's starting small now, you don't want to give him the impression that you think that's ok and that he can try to go further. Hopefully he'll leave you alone after that :)

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eighthling 10

Oh, you've been complimented before? I fell so much sympathy for you! I know those compliments must of been very damaging to you! (Blue text)

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bellydancer82 15

It doesn't matter how far someone goes, if a woman is uncomfortable they need to speak up. With all of the sexual harassment going on we have to be a lot more careful. Compliments progress to touching, touching progresses to inappropriate touching, and then progresses to rape. I'm not saying that happens all (or even most) of the time, but it does happen and if you let a man think that's ok when you're uncomfortable then it will only get worse. If you can't understand why OP is uncomfortable after someone who got fired for sexual harassment is hitting on her, then you're a dumbass.

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bellydancer82 15

I never said it didn't also apply to men, of course it does. But if I'm referring to OP's situation, since she is a female I'm referring to women. So if people could stop putting words in my mouth, that would be great. And again, you're looking from a general perspective. I am looking at this situation, in which OP has every right to be uncomfortable because some guy who has gotten in trouble with sexual harassment is hitting on her. She should be extra careful to make sure he doesn't do it again. Compliments are ok, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't look out for yourself. That's like saying a registered sex offender complimenting your child's appearance. Is it ok? Yes, in hindsight, but it'd be a little creepy, too.

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buddy_J 16

Telling somebody they look good isn't sexual harassment unless they use vulgar terms

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