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According to your answers and current laws, this is not harassment. However, we advise you to double-check your case with a competent lawyer.
We are sorry that you had to go through this. Remember: you are not to blame for what happened. Please, share this incident with people you trust. It can be your family members, friends, or loved ones. Try to stop communicating and having any interactions with a person who mistreats you. If the situation proceeds or worsens and turns into harassment, do not wait to report it. Generally, legal signs of harassment include: unwelcome conduct;targets a specific person;the sole purpose is to annoy or harm the person;possesses repeated or continuing character.Always remember that you have a right to feel safe, and there are always those willing to help you. Some organizations are ready to listen to you and give you some advice on handling unwelcome conduct. All organizations’ hotlines are anonymous. For help in case of sexual harassment and violence, contact RAINN;The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is a federal agency, can help you with any unwelcome conduct you face at the workplace;National Runaway Safeline is willing to sort out any problems you may have experienced at school;Stop street harassment helps those who experienced street harassment;The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a text message-based hotline that gives emotional support to those who experienced online harassment.In case you experience harassing behavior, try to stop interacting with a person whose conduct towards you is unwelcome. You may contact the hotlines above for swift and qualified support. If harassing behavior involves physical violence or sexual abuse, it is highly advisable to call the police. If the harassing behavior took other forms than physical and occurred recently, take steps to document it. Gather all possible evidence of the harassment, if there is any. These might be, for example, messaging history, photos, or videos depicting the harassing behaviors or their results. You can also talk about the incident with someone you trust or write it down. It is better to report the harassment to competent bodies as soon as possible. You may also refer your case to a lawyer who can help you take legal action against the harassment.
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