Let's put this into perspective. Would you call HR if a male co-worker had asked that question and the groped you? There should be no double standards on crazy crap like that.
This. My better half would be beyond pissed male or female.
"Sexual assault is defined as
intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force,
physical threat or abuse of authority, or when the victim does
not or cannot consent. Consent should not be deemed or construed
to mean the failure by the victim to offer physical resistance.
Additionally, consent is not given when a person uses force,
threat of force, coercion or when the victim is asleep,
incapacitated, or unconscious.
Sexual assault includes rape, nonconsensual sodomy (oral or
anal sex), indecent assault (e.g., unwanted and inappropriate
sexual contact or fondling), or attempts to commits these acts.
Sexual assault can occur without regard to gender, spousal
relationship, or age of victim."
Please report her.
~ Married 10.30.04 ~ DS1 born 12.31.11 ~ DS2 born 2.4.14
That reminds me of that scene from "Knocked Up" where Catherine Heigl is interviewing Andy Dick on the red carpet, and he reaches down and says "Ohhh, are you dialated yet?"
... but seriously that's disturbing. I'm VERY close with all of my friends and none of them would ever do anything like that.
If I saw that I'd have turned her in. If someone did it to me, I'd turn them in. If it was a friend and I didn't want to turn her in, I'd sit her down and tell her to never, ever touch me like that again. Ever. I'd be pissed.
Definitely this. I can't believe she basically sexually harrassed you and thought it was no big deal...
Yeah...not acceptable. I'm totally non-confrontational, but I would probably talk to her about it (and I think face-to-face is better than over an email) and just express that it made you really uncomfortable and was INCREDIBLY INAPPROPRIATE in the work place. Consider it a favor to her; if she really doesnt see what the big deal is, then maybe she'd do it to someone else who DOES report her, and end up fired.
Re: Taking "bump touching" to a whole new level. WTF.
Please report her.
~ Married 10.30.04 ~
DS1 born 12.31.11 ~ DS2 born 2.4.14
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Definitely this. I can't believe she basically sexually harrassed you and thought it was no big deal...