Another side to this is that it will hurt women's chances of breaking that glass ceiling. If a man is going to be under constant threat of harassment charges, maybe it is just easier (and cheaper) not to have women around. It can get to the point where a man can't be alone in a room with a woman. I think we are already there. Why risk it? Not that a woman would EVER use her wiles to try to get advancement. Not that a man could EVER be susceptible to such wiles. HUMAN NATURE!!!!!
I don't know where all this is heading, but somehow I think it isn't good.
Maybe bringing back “the slap in the face” without having to face assault charges, might work. Maybe enforcing an appropriate dress code for the workplace would help.
Maybe some practical education phrases to live by.
When speaking to your spouse, as in the vane of the Suzy Bogguss song lyric... “You wouldn't say that to a stranger”.
When speaking to a coworker of the opposite sex, always imagine your spouse (singles could use their mom or significant other) is standing right next to you. Hanging on your every word and scrutinizing your every glance. Would this affect your behavior? I think it would affect EVERYONE'S behavior. Just a thought.
A man usually compares a woman to his wife when he is trying to buy something for his wife.
No, actually, I can't unless something specifically sexual was said along with that statement (and that doesn't appear to be the case here).
I'm not the kind of person who goes around looking for a reason to be offended. Some people (those who consider themselves "victims" of one sort or another or are trying to get a few minutes of fame or a few dollars from a lawsuit) are "offended" by the least little thing.