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Wow. I’d report it. Even if you don’t want them to take action, I’d recommend telling HR so it’s on record and doesn’t come back to bite you later if the intern tries to tell a different story. I’d rather get ahead of it than be caught trying to defend myself later.
Yeah I'd report that asap, given your position
Female intern, male CL or male intern, female CL?
Why would it matter? Because it doesn’t.
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Ewww! Nope that's unacceptable it's 2022.
I think people can “put the moves” on anybody without going ratting out HR the first time depending on the severity. Make it clear that it’s not appropriate, decline and move on. Not everybody comes from a same enlightened place. But if it’s really bad, like repeated advances or propositions then it’s time.
I should specify though that it’s hard to give proper advice without knowing what you really mean by “put the moves on me.”
The “take someone to HR” culture is one of the saddest parts of agency culture. You’re both grown ups: talk to them. Explain how that’s not how things work at your agency/with you. Don’t be an “I need to speak to your manager” Advertising Karen.
Comes across skeevy, don't do it. Like 8 years ago when I was an intern, I hooked up with the AD assigned to be my mentor. Absolutely terrible decision all around.
Is your intern Joey from Friends? Who the hell is this person that they just don't know when to turn that ick off.