When James and Melissa started working together two years ago,they had both recently gotten divorced.Through their work,they became very good friends.After two years,James decided he would like to ask Melissa out on a date.When he did so,she declined his offer,saying she had recently met someone through an on-line dating service.James' behavior is _______.

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James' behavior is not sexual harassment. He asked Melissa out outside of their work environment, and his actions were not persistent or threatening, nor did he use his position of power at work to pressure Melissa into a date. Therefore, it does not fall under quid pro quo or hostile environment sexual harassment. It is simply a case of unrequited romantic interest, which is not harassment.

When James and Melissa Started Working Together Two Years Ago,they