Are threats and harassment the same thing?

The civil harassment laws say “harassment” is: Unlawful violence, like assault or battery or stalking, OR. A credible threat of violence, AND. The violence or threats seriously scare, annoy, or harass someone and there is no valid reason for it.

Can you force someone to apologize?

Forced apologies are as common as forced sharing in our culture. But apologies that are insincere are also ineffective. We are actually teaching our children inauthenticity when we force them to apologize. When you force them, they may be apologizing through gritted teeth.

Is apologizing always the right thing to do?

If something you’ve done has caused pain for another person, it’s a good idea to apologize, even if whatever you did was unintentional. Basically, if you care about the other person and the relationship, and you can avoid offending behavior in the future, an apology is usually a good idea.

Can you force an employee to apologize?

Your employer cannot force you to do anything. Your employer can, however, fire you for refusing to follow instructions to apologize.

Should I insist for apology?

Effectively asking for an apology is simply a mirror of the effective apology. If you feel wronged by someone, and you are interested in approaching the issue constructively, then it’s important that your request for an apology adequately empowers the other person to give an effective apology.

What do you say when an employee apologizes?

Verbalize your forgiveness. Offer a brief and gracious reply. You might say something along the lines of “I know you didn’t mean to hurt me. I accept your apology” or “I understand why you may have made that decision. I’m ready to move on from it now.”

Should a boss apologize to employee?

The bottom line is: a good boss should apologize after making a real error that offends an employee. It does NOT undermine his position or make him seem weaker.

Should you apologize publicly for sexual harassment?

When it comes to apologizing publicly for sexual harassment, well, that’s morphed into something of an apologia subgenre — one substantially different from apologies made privately. “Basically, it’s a performance,” Lerner points out.

What is the legal definition of harassment?

The civil harassment laws say “harassment” is: 1 Unlawful violence, like assault or battery or stalking, OR 2 A credible threat of violence, AND 3 The violence or threats seriously scare, annoy, or harass someone and there is no valid reason for it.

Should I respond to texts that are harassing me?

If someone is harassing you and you continually responded, then you have “fueled the fire.” If you responded with anything other than “Cease Harassing Me,” then you are being a catalyst to the drama. If you do not want to be harassed, then do not respond to the texts.

What is a credible threat of violence or harassment?

The violence or threats seriously scare, annoy, or harass someone and there is no valid reason for it. “Credible threat of violence” means intentionally saying something or acting in a way that would make a reasonable person afraid for his or her safety or the safety of his or her family.

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