I dont think what I experienced is sexual harassment and I feel bad for telling anyone because people have been through much worse. Close friends of mine have been through worse. But its bothering me. I couldnt bring myself to tell a friend. A few weeks ago, I went to the grocery store for my mom. I was waiting near the checkouts for some people to go by, and this man in line with a woman, I assumed wife, was looking at me so I smiled a little, to be polite. When the people went on and I was trying to walk by he started asking me questions. He asked if I was married, I impulsively answered, no. He said do you have a man? I still answered, no. I dont know now why I kept answering, but then he asked, do you want one? With that I just walked passed him. Afterward, he followed me throughout the store for awhile. I am 100% positive he was following me, not just me being paranoid. I waited awhile after my shopping before going to my car, and since I have felt violated, dirty, sad, angry, and stupid..
you are not dirty and you have not been violated this guy sounds like he was stalking you, and he COULD have possibly voiolated you but luckily he didnt if your ever in that stuation again alert one of the stores security guards and they will keep an eye on him, or even alert the cashier nothing happened,, he didnt voilate you, he di harass you though and stalk you because he did try to come onto you by saying do you want a man but you wernt violated
Sorry for the lengthy post.. and I've felt stupid because it shouldnt be a big deal, as I've mentioned Im sorry for those who really have been violated and in no way am relating my experience to them, Im sure they would embrace my experience with joy. But I cant change my feelings and it really upset me. Is this considered sexual harassment or should I keep telling myself it was no big deal and get over it? Thats what Id rather try to do.
well your not dirty, or stupid this man was abvously some sort of creep. You weren't voilated so don't say that if their are people around and he is saying something inapropriate tell people, make him back off, assert yourself. Its easier said then done but in this world you have to show that you are powerful and unafriad that is what creeps fear.
The guy sounds creepy. In addition to what jazlovestoskate said when you are afraid someone is following, stalking or watching you don't hesitate to ask for someone to escort you to your car. They should be happy to do so since they certainly don't want anything bad to happen at their business.
