A woman has shamed a businessman on social media after he made an inappropriate comment on one of her LinkedIn photos.
Woman shames businessman for inappropriate comment
A woman has called out a businessman for making an inappropriate comment on her LinkedIn photo. The incident sheds light on the challenges women face on professional platforms.
Sarah Jay, a 24-year-old recruitment consultant, posted a photo from a black-tie work event in August. The photo showed her smiling at the camera in a long black formal dress. A businessman left a comment calling her “so doable.”
Jay was infuriated by the comment, especially since it was made on a professional network. When she confronted him, he blamed her for having a “sexy” profile picture.
Sarah Jay responded to the incident after receiving an inappropriate comment on her photo.
In response, Sarah posted about the encounter on LinkedIn, captioning it, “The reality of being a woman on LinkedIn.” Many praised her for speaking out, but some criticized the photo, saying it wasn’t professional.
Sarah clarified that the photo was not revealing. She explained that even if it were, it didn’t give anyone the right to make such vulgar comments.
Jay stressed that LinkedIn is not a dating site. She emphasized that she was open to professional compliments but rejected derogatory remarks. “Keep it professional,” she said. “There’s no need for vulgar comments.”
Her main goal was to raise awareness. Jay shared that she frequently receives inappropriate messages from men, not just on LinkedIn but across other social media platforms as well.
Sarah Jay is also taking action against the businessman following the incident.
Additionally, Sarah reported the businessman’s profile and informed his employer of his unprofessional behavior. She wanted the world to know the identity of the person behind the comment, saying it was important for others to be aware of his actions.
She also shared that if it had been her private social media account, she might have responded differently. However, as a professional, she remained calm and focused on representing her company.
The challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry
Sarah explained that being a younger woman in recruitment, a male-dominated industry, often leads to unwanted attention. She pointed out that she had received vulgar comments in the office and on her personal social media before.
She admitted that such remarks could be degrading, especially when they come from colleagues. These experiences make it harder for women to feel comfortable in their professional roles.
Jay also discussed the damaging effects of inappropriate comments on professional platforms like LinkedIn. She said these remarks can make people hesitate to share their experiences and connect with others in a professional manner.
She added that the incident made her second-guess what to wear to future work events, fearing judgment from others. The experience left a lasting impact on her approach to both posting online and attending professional gatherings.
Socia media reaction
In the end, Sarah Jay’s story showed the ongoing issue of women being objectified on professional platforms.
On social media, the majority of responses supported her stance, while others argued the photo was not professional.
One person said:What’s wrong with her standing up against harassment? No matter how she looked, his comment was unprofessional, and he SHOULD be shamed for it.
A second wrote: If she thought he was equally ‘doable’ this wouldn’t be news. She would have found it flattering and likely flirted. It’s only ‘objectification’ because she isn’t attracted to him.
While a third commented: Just because someone shared a photo doesn’t give people the right to disrespect or degrade them. Good for you young lady for standing up for yourself.
What do you think about the incident?