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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If it's low-level (not serious enough for HR, but obnoxious) I usually try to insult the person for being old/unattractive.  Jokingly, but just mean enough that it isn't "fun banter" and kind of hurts their feelings. E.g. "No thanks old man, doubt you can even stay up that late."[/quote]

This is horrible advice because if it escalates and you do have to go to HR, the other person has a claim of harassment against you.  Age is a protected class, so joking about someone's age (the "old man" comment) is a no-no.  So if the person continues to make comments and the comments get worse, you've backed yourself in a corner because going to HR means that you will likely be reprimanded as well for your comments.

If anyone ever says anything that borders on sexual harassment, the best thing to do is not in any way indulge it or participate in it or banter back.  It might start out as "low level," but you never know when it will reach a level that it makes you miserable on a regular basis and you have no choice but to go to HR.

And while we're at it, I don't think there is such a thing as "low level" when we're talking about sexual comments in the workplace.  [/quote]

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