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Chidinma, who is Ibo, receives from her friend an e-mail joke that pokes fun at Ibos. Chidinma is not offended by her friend's joke, and in fact finds it funny. She thinks that some of her coworkers might find the joke funny, too, and she decides to forward it to them.
Can Chidinma get into trouble for sending the e-mail?
A. No, because it was sent in the spirit of fun.
B. No, because Chidinma is Ibo.
C. Yes, but only if her employer has a policy that limits e-mail use to business purposes.
D. Yes, because her joke is inappropriate and potentially offensive.
D. Yes, Chidinma's joke is potentially offensive and therefore inappropriate for the workplace. Whether or not the joke is offensive is based on the recipient's perspective, not that of the sender.