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Can't say as I've been groped the same way, although I have had a few people get a surprise when they gave me a friendly nudge or shove in the chest and it didn't feel like they expected. If I were groped as you were, I likely would have wanted to do something back which would have prompted a comment such as, "You really should wear a protective cup." or "Looks like you should have a helmet.". I'm not actually likely to do anything physical like that, but I would be feeling very violated and demeaned, despite feeling very strongly the fault was his, not mine. Rape culture is bad, no matter where someone might have learned it. I really don't think I would have accepted it at the time without at least saying what I thought of his comment and action. I most certainly wouldn't ever go near him again for any reason without a very public and sincere apology from him which you have zero chance of getting. I'm actually sitting here fuming that he did that to you and got away with it. I am also pissed with the two women for laughing it off. They validated his behaviour at your expense. I wonder if they would have been hurt if you had laughed at him groping and insulting them. The whole thing is a bad situation. I'm sorry it happened to you.