My pilot friend says he has had a manual from his airline since 2003 instructing him on such things as harassment. One is not walk behind a female pilot. It could be construed as harassment. As a captain with instructions to observe a copilots uniform, he cannot use so called ‘elevator eyes’, as that could be harassment. Oh, the PC world we live in.
With so many gays, lesbians and transgenders in the work-place - the playing field on risque humor and harmless compliments has been leveled.
Best advice for any employer/manager/employee - focus on your work - keep your mouth shut, wear dark glasses, ear plugs and keep family photos at home.
Do not celebrate birthdays, baby showers, weddings, Easter, Christmas, Hannukah or any of those ‘months’ - take a day off if necessary.
When I once worked at a very liberal think tank (which turned me conservative) and I found out the hard way that leading black women to their appointments - by walking AHEAD of them - was construed as racist.