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Re: Harassment in the pits

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Originally Posted by Kit Gerhart
A number of years ago, I had a class at work on sexual harassment, which is most of what this thread is about. The gist of what we were taught is:

1) If you are "hit on," or whatever term suits you, by another person and if you are offended, don't like it, or just aren't interested, you should inform the person to to that effect. Then, if the person "does it again," that is harassment.

2) Basically, that means that you can be made to accept one "incident" without officially being harassed.

Of course, this was more than 10 years ago, so maybe the rules have changed. In any case, being made uncomfortable by other team members should not be part of a FIRST competition, and a FIRST competition is different from a work place anyway. Hopefully there are few cases where this becomes serious, but if a student is being seriously annoyed by a member of another team, they should probably tell someone like a mentor from that team.
I agree with Kit wholeheartedly.

I want to remind everyone that harassment is typically defined as being "in the eye of the beholder." So before we judge too hastily what the definition of harassment is, we must realize that certain boundaries exist between "harassment" and "being friendly" or "flirting" - and that these boundaries differ from person to person. What may be considered "flirting" to one person may be considered "harassment" to another.

I want to encourage all of you to try to be sensitive to each individual's interpretation of these boundaries. It is ok to try to get to know someone better, but in doing so, be cognizant of how they are feeling about the experience. Never assume that someone will accept brazen overtures as being comfortable and fun to them, even if it is for you. If you sense that the person is uncomfortable, don't push the limits of their boundaries. Make them feel comfortable...if you do, they will be even more willing to get to know you.

If you are being harassed, I second what others have said here already. Like Kit said, the most important thing to to is to tell the person to stop. If they continue to bother you, tell a mentor or some other figure of authority whom you trust.

To those who may be looking to meet someone special, DO NOT act in a way that might make someone else feel embarrassed or awkward. Get to know that person better... talk to them and be friends. Show them that you respect them. This will give you a better sense of what their boundaries are, and they will be WAY more likely to like you as a friend and to build a good relationship with you. Trust me on that one! The best relationships are formed on friendship and trust, not inappropriate or demeaning actions.

Use good sense.

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