Dmitri works part time at the university bookstore. His supervisor, Damon, often says demeaning and sexually explicit things to him about Carol, another student who works with them. Dmitri feels uncomfortable about the comments, but Damon never says them where Carol can hear. Dmitri should

A) do nothing because Carol didn't hear the comments so it isn't sexual harassment.
B) ask Damon to stop discussing Carol with him and file a complaint with school officials.
C) tell Carol about the comments so she can file a complaint if she wants to.
D) change his schedule so that he works opposite shifts from Damon.

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Mayank Pandey · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Damon's behavior constitutes sexual harassment by creating a hostile work environment, even if Carol is not present to hear the comments. Dmitri should ask Damon to stop and also report the behavior to school officials to address the issue.

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