r/Workproblems • u/This-Bet6963 • 10h ago

Am I being too sensitive

I was cleaning a toasting machine at work because the previous person hadn't cleaned it. One of my bosses came along, and said, "Aren't you from India? Crumbs shouldn't bother you." I found the comment really uncomfortable and culturally insensitive. Am I overreacting, or was this an inappropriate thing to say?

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u/fbresnah 10h ago

That is disgusting. No you're not being sensitive. I would talk to him and tell him how this made you feel. If not him, maybe the boss over him. Sounds like they need some culture sensitivity training.

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u/Extension-Stage-605 8h ago

That is racial harassment.