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by pasc1878 855 days ago
When doing technical or business work - YES

If for entertainment then things can be unsettling or tuned to one group.

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I really do not want to work with the person(s) who downvoted this. These sort of 'jokes' are part of what makes a hostile work environment.
Luckily, this is an internet forum and you don't actually need work with that person.
> I really do not want to work with the person(s) who downvoted this. These sort of 'jokes' are part of what makes a hostile work environment.

So does oversensitivity and overreactions.

You might ask a lot of people in minorities etc if this is an overreaction to "banter".

I have not been on the end of this being a white male.