Kat works as a global marketing manager for New Balance, asneaker and apparel company located just outside of downtownBoston. She loves to eat at the restaurant near her office. herfavorite food is their specialty, Cuban sandwiches. If you’relooking for Kat, you never have to look too far; you can find herhere daily. Kat hires a new member for her team, Marnie whorecently transferred from their Middle East location. Marnie joinsKat for the Cuban sandwich on her first day and loves it. When theyget on the elevator to go back to their office, Kat chuckles andsays that every time she leaves the restaurant she says she smellslike a cab driver. Marnie was silent, not sure how to respond toKat’s comment. Marnie was offended, her boyfriend drives a cab.What if the elevator was occupied by workers whose parents drovecabs? How could Kat’s comments be taken?
Select on or More:
A. Kat’s comment could be viewed as ignorant, racist, oroffensive
B. Kat’s comment is funny
C. Wow, what kind of company does she work for?
D. ugh, I don’t want to want to come here again
