No, wyclif is right. The people who "freak out" over this kind of thing at work are really just looking for a payday. Anyone can be easily offended if money is involved.
Hm, I'm not so sure. Some of us come from cultures where reason and responsibility are widely-held ideals, and come before making a quick buck on the expense of others.
It's more a question of the legal environment than culture. No matter what the culture says there will always be people ready to exploit these kinds of situations.
