The easiest way to deal with sexual harassment is to ________.

A) file a formal complaint at the first hint of harassment
B) avoid all company social functions where alcohol is served
C) keep a plaque on your desk listing the various types of sexual harassment
D) speak up before it becomes serious

Speaking up before the harassment becomes serious is the best way to deal with it. This communicates to the harasser that their behavior is not acceptable and provides an opportunity for the behavior to be corrected before it escalates. Waiting until it becomes severe or filing a formal complaint at the first hint of harassment may not always be necessary or effective, while avoiding social functions or displaying a plaque on your desk are not productive solutions.