We often hear about harassment from men in advertising, but what about women? There’s a Jewish woman at my job who considers us “curl friends” and is very touchy feely...

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As a Black woman, this is something that I have spent years getting used to. And maybe getting used to it isn’t exactly helpful. It’s still annoying and tedious and desperately uncomfortable. There have always been other women with curly hair who have tried to bond with me over what they perceive must be our shared hair experiences... which just isn’t the same.
Similarly, as a queer woman, I have spent years trying to understand straight women who are hug-gy and touchy feely. It’s odd to say the least. And uncomfortable. And harassment that they don’t seem to internalize or understand.

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Yeah it seems to be just how she is, but it’s a bit creepy. Also, she’s my direct supervisor so feel weird about telling her pretty much anything...

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As a queer women working with a bunch of women I face this on the reg. I’m happily married to a wonderful woman, which I mention a lot. But as a bisexual high femme I’m afraid I’m that magical unicorn to a lot of repressed women:(

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😒 might have to speak up

Maybe she considers you a friend and is trying to find common ground. Is she touchy feely with other work friends? Maybe that’s her personality If it bothers you just tell her that it makes you uncomfortable.

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