Inappropriate Behavior
I was just hanging out with a friend today and somehow the conversation turned to inappropriate behavior in the workplace...or at least what I (& my friend) perceived to be inappropriate behavior. I recalled an incident whereby somone in a position of authority that I was working with was acting a little inappropriately in my opinion. Although he never said anything or overtly did anything, he would always make an active effort to be in what I call my personal space...even when I would casually move back, he would continue to lean and and make sure our legs touched and what not. He never even looked at me in a creepy way but always made an effort to be very close to me when we worked together, even when there was no need to. I always used to think that if I was ever in a position where I felt uncomfortable, that I would say something. After all I am an educated, outspoken woman...why wouldn't I? But in this situation, I really didn't feel I could say something, especially since everything was very very subtle. In addition, our professional relationship was such that I was a visiting student in his workplace and he would be evaluating me on my performance, which made it even more difficult to say something. Since it came up again today, I wonder if I maybe should have said something...and I wonder how much I would let pass before I say something in the future....scary things to think about.