“As I said last week, this is very simple, I never touched anyone inappropriately…no one ever told me at the time that I made them feel uncomfortable. Obviously, there are people who said after the fact that I made them uncomfortable.”
— Andrew Cuomo on being accused of sexual harassment. Times Union, 3/9/2021
“Don’t corner me.”
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“Don’t enter my corner office when I’m on a call.”
“Don’t harass me.”
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“Don’t half-ass this project I need you to do for me.”
“Please let me speak during meetings.”
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“You need to speak up during meetings.”
“Don’t grab your balls in front of me.”
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“Don’t forget to grab my lunch for me.”
“You’re making me uncomfortable.”
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“Make me comfortable.”
“Don’t question my expertise.”
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“Don’t you ever dare question me.”
“Take a step back.”
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“Lean in — I thought you ladies were all about that.”
“Don’t comment on my appearance.”
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“Don’t comment on my work. I wasn’t asking for notes.”
“Don’t scream at me.”
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“Don’t talk so loud, your voice is so screechy.”
“Stop treating me like your daughter.”
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“Just think of me like your father.”
“I don’t find that funny.”
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“I don’t find you attractive.”
“That’s offensive.”
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“That’s your opinion.”
“Don’t touch my lower back.”
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“Don’t touch my Diet Cokes. They’re only for executives.”
“I don’t want to be in a room alone with you.”
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“Here’s my hotel room key.”
“You’re standing too close.”
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“You’re too close-minded.”
“I’m not taking a shot with you.”
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“I can’t take a shot on someone who’s not a team player.”
“You need to apologize.”
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“Stop apologizing.”
“Stop asking me to raise my skirt.”
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“Stop asking me for a raise.”
“Don’t call me a bitch.”
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“Don’t be such a bitch.”
“Don’t demean me.”
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“Don’t be so mean to me, I was only joking.”