>For example, it's not at all uncommon for me to comment to a male co-worker who comes in to work dressed up more than usual 'looking sharp, man!' or something

>For example, it's not at all uncommon for me to comment to a male co-worker who comes in to work dressed up more than usual 'looking sharp, man!' or something along those lines. Would that be sexual harassment if I said that to a woman? Probably not on the face of it, but what if she has just (unbeknownst to me) endured harassment from another co-worker about her looks - then I could see my comment adding to the fire. Or what if I without thinking said something that implied that her dress would make her a more valuable employee or help her get that promotion or whatever. So, I just avoid it altogether. I find the best policy is to not make any comments about other's appearance/weight. That topic is a minefield for all genders. There's exceptions to this policy - if you were a manager instructing a subordinate about appropriate dress for work for example. Or asking if there was a special occasion for them to get dressed up for but not commenting directly on their appearance.