Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual comments, looks, or touching (patting someone�s butt, for example) that makes another person feel uncomfortable. It can also be asking for sex in exchange for something, like a promotion at work. It�s a kind of bullying that usually goes on, even after a person asks the harasser to stop.

Here are some examples:
�  A supervisor or employer demands sex in exchange for a promotion or job.
�  Someone pinches another person�s butt as the person walks by.
�  Someone yells out comments about another person�s body � usually zeroing in on the sexual parts.
�  Someone keeps asking another person for dates, even after that person has said no many times before.
�  A group of people corner a person and make threats about what they�re going to do sexually to that person.

Sometimes, people will act surprised when they�re told they are sexually harassing someone. But, the person being harassed is the one who decides what feels like harassment.

That means, you might think it�s really romantic to keep writing notes to someone, telling them how much you like them. But if your love interest isn�t liking it, you could be considered a harasser. And you could get into trouble for it. That�s why it�s really important to communicate � and listen. If you feel you�re being harassed, be very clear to the person about how you feel � what you want and don�t want. And, if you�re pursuing someone, listen to them and respect their wishes, even if that means you don�t get your way.