I was walking in Egham on my way to Waitrose and two men where standing in the place where I was heading. As I approached them one of them said, “Oooo look at her, she’s amazing,” but in a sarcastic way and started laughing. As I finished my shopping, I walked past them again because they were on route and clearly waiting to harass me again and others. The same man said, “Isn’t she sexy pwoarr” again in a sarcastic manner.
I felt extremely uncomfortable and fairly upset over what happened and I wish I had stood up for myself in the moment. I’m not sure if it’s sexual harassment although the comments were aimed at my appearance and no one should be made to feel uncomfortable like that, ever.
Optional: Do you have any suggestions for dealing with harassers and/or ending street harassment in general?
Educate people on what harassment is, create awareness etc
– IAT
Location: Egham Surrey near Waitrose near a pub, UK
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See the book 50 Stories about Stopping Street Harassers for more idea.
