Tips for Men Concerned About Sexual Harassment

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One of the things which has amazed me about the men who have been accused of sexual harassment is how clueless most of them seem to be when confronted with their inappropriate behavior in business settings ... whether that setting is in an office, on a movie set, in the halls of Congress, or in the White House. As a result, I thought I would put together a few common sense tips for all these men who apparently were never given even the most basic rules for approriate behavior around women. If you have more tips, please add them in the comments section. 1. Do not date, touch, kiss or get romantically involved with any girl under the age of 18, especially if you are over the age of 21. In fact, it would be a good idea to stay away from all high school girls, if you are not in high school. That should make it simple. 2. Other than a brief, professional handshake, do not touch a woman in any business setting. If you are being photographed together, you may put your hand on her shoulder, with permission, but no lower. 3. Just because you are interested in a woman, does NOT mean she is interested in you, no matter how rich, powerful or good-looking you think you are. 4. If you want to find out if a woman shares your interest, ask her on a date. If she turns you down, you have your answer. 5. Do not stalk, harass, or repetitively pester a woman who has indicated she is not interested in a relationship. Do not shout out to a woman or whistle at her if she is walking down the street. 6. Do not expose your naked body parts to a woman, either in person or through a photograph, unless you are both in a private location, you are in a relationship with each other, and she has clearly indicated she is interested in seeing you naked. Anything which is normally covered by clothing in a business or professional setting should remain covered, until you are out of the office and in a mutually agreed upon romantic situation. Basically, guys, stop acting like idiots. Every woman is not interested in you. Your naked body is probably not as cool as you think it is. Start showing women a little respect.