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femmocrat

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1. You are in a difficult spot.
Thu Aug 27, 2015, 09:51 AM
Aug 2015

First, the female workers need to do the reporting. You could serve as a witness if asked, though.

I think if you go around reporting these guys and acting all offended, they will turn their nastiness on you. You need some allies among the women and then maybe schedule a conference with HR as a group. Then it is up to HR to offer the offenders some guidance.

In the meantime, I would avoid any gatherings of these guys such as the break room or around the water cooler. I would just politely and discreetly make myself unavailable to participate in their banter. Just walk away or make an excuse, doesn't matter.

Good luck.

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You are in a difficult spot. femmocrat Aug 2015 #1
Agreed Sherman A1 Aug 2015 #2
good ideas but retrowire Aug 2015 #3
If there is any one of the guys you are particularly close to and trust NV Whino Aug 2015 #4
actually I did do that retrowire Aug 2015 #5
Too bad NV Whino Aug 2015 #6
well i guess thats a relief. retrowire Aug 2015 #7
Stand your ground. blkqt Aug 2015 #8
yeah I've done my part though and i still discourage that conversation retrowire Aug 2015 #9
Why would a man who supports feminism be indebted to women? uppityperson Aug 2015 #10
I think being an example is among the most effective LanternWaste Dec 2015 #11
I agree JFKDem62 Feb 2016 #13
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2016 #12
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