One of our team members talked to me after our first regional and said that there were some far more creepy comments than what could be considered "casual flirting." I think that FIRST needs to take some kind of action, whether it's as minimal as a note in the admin manual that all team members should be comfortable with each other's words/actions, or something as extreme as a designated mediator at events.
To quote the definition of gracious professionalism (emphasis mine)
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Gracious ProfessionalismŽis part of the ethos of FIRST. It’s a way of doing things that encourages high quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.
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Let's all remember that we're here to get inspired. The easiest way to uninspired someone is to make them feel unwelcome and disrespected.