I was eating at a local place with my boyfriend. A woman was just leaving after picking up an order as a man was walking in. He immediately started to make very lewd and objectifying comments about her body to her as she was leaving. I was shocked and disgusted he’d act like that. He then proceeded to go up to the counter and continue to make these comments to the workers at the counter. It made me lose my appetite, and I wanted to leave immediately to avoid receiving the same sort of comments.
Optional: Do you have any suggestions for dealing with harassers and/or ending street harassment in general?
Something interesting about this story is that my boyfriend didn’t notice what the man said at all. I think many men don’t grow up noticing these comments or knowing when harrassment is happening around them. Men need to be more understanding of why women are afraid or upset after being harassed, and learn how to recognize harassment. Just understanding what it is and what it looks like, even if you cannot intervene can go a long way and it can help those who don’t often experience street harassment provide better support to those who do.
– Anonymous
Location: University Area, Charlotte, NC
