Folklore elements of information do not speak itself to existence because nobody can prove it from conducting theoretical or practical methods of research. This shows that the components of folklore describes as a myth where it brainwashes people from understanding the aspects of reality in their daily lives.
As a leader, when people in your social cricle says or acts creepy unintentionally, you should inform them about their innapropriate behavior and properly give some positive advise on how to improve their ethics which can result them to form healthier social bonds with you and others. However, if you passively reject people acting creepy instead of lending positive influence , it does not exhibit a true charecteristic of an open minded leader because they will eventually realize that you care about only fame, dignity and/ or wealth.