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The original was posted on /r/twoxchromosomes by /u/PothosMetropolis on 2023-09-24 10:32:25.

I won’t be too specific about what I do but I often work large events, as a vendor for a small company. I really do love my job, it’s unique and interesting. The pay is great and I adore my coworkers. That said, the most difficult part of my job (particularly given that many large events have open bars) is how fucking often I am touched. For reasons completely unknown to me, I am constantly having (both men and women but mostly men) men tightly grip my arm to show me something or get my attention. Men touching my shoulders and lower back, tapping my hand or arm to get my attention. This is often the first impression I have of them, often .02 seconds into meeting them for the first time. Today, in an 8 hour shift, I was touched or grabbed by guests over 10 times. I’m tired. It’s not sexual harassment (most of the time anyways) but I don’t feel like they see me as a human. Like I said, I love my job but I’m considering leaving because I get home and lay in bed feeling completely dehumanized. Just looking for anyone else that’s been through it as well and advice is also appreciated. I’ve brought up it up with my boss who is VERY understanding and totally okay with me standing up for myself. That said, I never know what to say and always freeze up in the moment.