You receive an e-mail from a supervisor who refers to you as the "token"member of a hiring committee. She may intend the term as a joke, but you find it so offensive and irritating, you cancel your lunch plans because you've lost your appetite. Should you respond to the e-mail immediately?
A) Yes, because she needs to understand how serious the comment is.
B) Yes because the Equal Opportunity laws state that waiting will only harm your chances of having a complaint taken seriously.
C) No, because you should calm down before composing the message.
D) No, because it's better to wait for a future opportunity to get even.
E) None of the above.

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Responding to a sensitive or potentially offensive situation while emotions are high can lead to further misunderstandings or conflict. It's advisable to take time to calm down and think through your response carefully to address the issue constructively.

You Receive an E-Mail from a Supervisor Who Refers to You