I was harassed by this man (nearest to the camera) this morning. He works for a plumbing company in Manhattan. The employee had commented on my body as I was on my way to a meeting. Do I really need to hear that my legs look good?
I called the company to complain and the owner was very nice and receptive, apologized and promised to “talk to the person in a very serious way.”
It helped to take a picture because even though he was looking away on purpose, I was able to describe him to the owner.
I know that it doesn’t matter and they shouldn’t harass anyone no matter what, but I was dressed in a sober manner. It’s so intrusive and disgusting, and I told the man that this really impacts a woman’s quality of life, and this is not 1935…let’s evolve!
– Toby
Location: New York City, USA
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beckie weinheimer says
you go girl! Good for you!!!!