John Krasinski to men who aren’t sexually harassing women: ‘Don’t pat yourself on the back’

John Krasinski, the actor best-known for his role as The Office’s resident “good guy,” Jim Halpert, has some thoughts about what men need to be doing to help fight sexual harassment.

He recently spoke about the #MeToo movement to Playboy, stressing how important it is for all men — even those who don’t think they’re part of the problem — to take action.

“If you’re a male CEO and you don’t harass people, don’t pat yourself on the back,” Krasinski told Playboy. “Get other people to be more like you.”

The actor went on to explain that he owes his present day beliefs on equality to his parents, who raised him “in a very old ideal of America.” Krasinski shared he was taught to always help out his neighbors, which is why he does so now without question. Read more…

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