Teen Girl Refuses to Share Her Number with Older Co-Worker: Was She Wrong?

A young 18-year-old girl found herself in a tricky situation when her older male coworker in his 50s asked for her phone number. They’ve been working together for about a year, and while they’ve had friendly conversations, she’s never felt comfortable enough to share her personal contact information. When he asked for her number, she flat out refused, even though she had her phone in her hand. Now, she’s wondering if she was wrong to deny him her number.

The Friendly Coworker

A Sudden Request

Awkward Laughter

Phone in Hand

The Repeated Request

Feeling Guilty

Justifying Her Decision

Persistent Pursuit

Grateful for Support

Avoiding Trouble ‍♀️

Prepared for the Worst

Recommended Reading

Unexpected Attention

A Heartfelt Thank You ❤️

To Share or Not to Share: The Phone Number Dilemma ‍♀️

Our young protagonist found herself in a moral quandary when her older male coworker asked for her phone number. Despite his insistence that he had no ulterior motives, she couldn’t shake the feeling that she didn’t want to be in contact with him outside of work. After refusing his request three times, she turned to the internet for advice and support. The overwhelming response was that she had every right to protect her privacy and personal boundaries. Armed with newfound confidence, she returned to work, ready to stand her ground. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Protect yourself and stay away from him. NTA

Empowering response to standing up for personal boundaries

Age difference is creepy and inappropriate. Report him. NTA

Trust your gut and stay safe. NTA for setting boundaries.

Setting boundaries at work: NTA, but communication is key

Age doesn’t define friendship. NTA for setting boundaries.

Respect boundaries. Pressuring someone for their number is creepy

Boundaries are important. NTA for refusing to share number

Setting boundaries at work: NTA for not sharing number

A warning to a teenage girl about a persistent older co-worker

Setting boundaries and calling out creepy behavior.

Stand up to harassment and report it ASAP

Creepy co-worker? NTA, report it to your manager

Commenter warns girl of co-worker’s intentions, supports her actions.

Age ain’t nothing but a number, but this is creepy

Setting boundaries is important, especially when it comes to safety.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for refusing co-worker’s number.

50-year-old man shouldn’t ask for a teenager’s number. NTA

18-year-old’s cautionary tale about giving out phone number to co-workers

Trust your gut! Don’t give in to the creep.

Creepy co-worker crosses the line, girl stands up for herself.

Age gap and persistent requests for number = major creep vibes

Protect your privacy: why giving your number is unnecessary

Commenter asks for age to confirm co-worker’s creepiness

Asserting boundaries is important. Safety > feelings

Manager should be informed of creepy behavior by older co-worker

Smart move! Bringing up dad is a great deterrent

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for refusing co-worker’s advances.

Setting boundaries is important. Don’t let anyone make you uncomfortable.

Protecting personal boundaries is important. NTA

Safety first! Commenter prioritizes personal safety over politeness.

Setting boundaries is important, NTA. Protect your personal life

Wise advice to a young woman standing up for herself

Age doesn’t matter, it’s harassment and NTA for rejecting.

No reason for him to have your number. NTA

Empowering response to co-worker’s advances.

Establishing boundaries is important. Report the creep to HR. NTA

Setting boundaries at work can prevent unwanted advances

Protect your privacy, especially from older men

Age doesn’t justify creepy behavior. NTA.

Trust your gut feeling, it’s usually right

Older co-worker pressures teen for phone number, NTA for refusing

Age matters: Teen girl refuses older co-worker’s number request. NTA.

Avoiding cringy texts from older co-worker: NTA wins

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for feeling uncomfortable.

Empowering response to entitled co-worker, with a touch of caution

Age difference and discomfort make it okay to refuse.

Setting boundaries is important, NTA. If he persists, report him.

Being impolite is better than being creeped out #NTA

Setting boundaries at work: NTA

Setting boundaries at work is important.

NTA for refusing to share number with older co-worker

18-year-old girl refuses to give older co-worker her number. NTA.

Insider confirms co-worker’s behavior is unacceptable

Middle-aged man’s creepy request met with justified suspicion

Polite but firm response to unwanted advances from co-worker

Respect boundaries and say no to unwanted advances

Setting boundaries with a creepy co-worker. NTA

Protect yourself from harassment. Talk to your boss. #NTA

Older co-worker pressuring for number: NTA, shut it down

Respectful teen girl stands her ground against entitled co-worker

Setting boundaries is important, especially with older co-workers.

Young woman stands up to creepy older co-worker

Setting boundaries at work: NTA, older co-worker crosses line

Protecting your boundaries is never wrong #NTA

Creepy co-worker demands number, girl says no. NTA. Report HR.

Respect boundaries and keep work and personal life separate.

Creepy co-worker won’t take no for an answer. Report him!

Setting boundaries against harassment is never wrong.

Empowering response to refusing unwanted advances

Female co-worker shares her creepy experience with older male co-worker

Female coworker shares experience of harassment by older male coworker.

“NTA. Learn to say no and report him to HR. “

Trust your instincts and don’t give in to inappropriate requests.

Older co-worker pushing boundaries, report to HR.

Teen girl stands up to creepy older co-worker

An older co-worker asks for a teen’s number, NTA says no

Standing up to harassment at work

Setting boundaries with older co-workers is important.

Age difference aside, co-worker’s badgering is reportable harassment

Setting boundaries with co-workers: NTA, stand your ground

Stay safe, don’t give out your number to creepy co-workers

Setting boundaries with co-workers is important

Creepy co-worker? NTA for refusing to share number

No means no. Harassment is not justified by loneliness.

Trust your instincts, girl! NTA for saying no.

50-year-old co-worker crosses the line with teenage girl.

Teen girl stands up to older co-worker, earns NTA judgement

Teen girl stands up to creepy older co-worker