Have to say that makes sense.  Had the same experience, except creepy behavior from a female colleague.  Talked to HR, they talked to her, she apologized through HR (my preference).  Work was awkward after that, but you deal with it.  She eventually left.<p>I did not think what she did justified firing, although I would have preferred she were gone right away, of course.<p>People do learn boundaries.  One should not overreact.