I was visiting my sister and decided to go to the library on 7/22/14. When I got there I got multiple stares and instantly felt uncomfortable. This man sat down next to me and mumbled “hellooo.” I sat there for about 5 mins, but the whole time I could feel him staring at my legs. Now only being a sophmore in high school (well going to be), I politely got up and went outside. I was making a phone call when the same man came outside and made a fake call. He proceeded to sit next to me and smile. I immediately felt scared and decided to walk away. As I turned to go through an alley to the back of the library, I saw him peek down it.
Out of the many times I’ve been looked at, whistled, hollered at, and more… He was one of the most uncomfortable people I’ve encountered. I don’t see why its so hard for a high schooler to be herself, dress nice, and not get raunchy stares and even more…
This needs to stop.
– kiranna
Location: Lancaster, PA
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