Women and Men Have Different Perspectives

It is important to know that men and women, people from different cultures, even people of different ages, often have quite different perspectives on harassment and at times may be unable to know the perceptions or intents of another person. The reasons for these differences are many and complex, but it is important for everyone to know that substantial differences may exist, and that assumptions you believe you make in good faith about another's behavior may be invalid. Knowing this, it is advisable for you to exercise restraint, and perhaps consult others, before acting on assumptions.