many Americans Arguments Calling the Culture "Difficult" or Inappropriate: Some reactions, often found in online forums, focus on the idea of a shared workspace, suggesting that strong odors—regardless of their cultural origin—should not be heated in a communal microwave. Comments in this vein argue that employees should avoid microwaving foods with lingering scents to remain courteous to colleagues. Some users in these discussions argue that this is a matter of workplace etiquette, not racism.
