title: Usage of javascript `this.closest` in IE11 and Chrome
body: <p>In IE11 the below code shows the following error, But it is working in Chrome</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>Object doesn't support property or method 'closest'4:31 PM 09/07/16</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <pre><code>assetTable.on("click", "td.clickProgress", function onDataTableRowClicked(event) {
    var tr = this.closest("tr");
    var assetId = tr.id.replace("asset_", "");
    LoadDialog(assetId);
  }
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>However, when I change it to <code>$(this)</code> it is working in both IE and Chrome</p>
  
  <pre><code>assetTable.on("click", "td.clickProgress", function onDataTableRowClicked(event) {
    var tr = $(this).closest("tr");
    var assetId = tr.attr('id').replace("asset_", "");
    LoadDialog(assetId);
  }
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Any reason behind this compatibility issue between browsers?</p>