I was leaving work this evening and walking down the street where my office is located when a man said, “Excuse me” while looking me up and down. I ignored him. He proceeded to run after me and say, “Excuse me, you are very beautiful. Can I ask you a question?”
I said, “What?” And he said, “What’s your name?” I replied, “I’m in a rush.” To which he replied “that’s rude.” I said, “Well I’m not walking down the street waiting to be approached.” He then said, “F*** you, you f***ing bitch!’ And continued to yell out “F*** you!” as I walked away.
This happened on a busy street which I have to walk down every day, right in front of a police station. It’s made me concerned about leaving my office alone from now on, only to walk a single block to get on my bus.
Optional: Do you have any suggestions for dealing with harassers and/or ending street harassment in general?
I don’t have any suggestions. I tried to explain to this guy why I wasn’t going to give him my name (that I’m just walking down the street minding my own business) and then he still proceeded to swear at me aggressively. He wasn’t entitled to know my name or the reason why I wouldn’t give it to him. He also had the nerve to do this in front of a police station.
– Anonymous
Location: Kentish Town, London
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