Manuel

I actually confronted him about it$.$

Manuel

I told him that was a very inappropriate and hurtful remark.

He said that he's entitled to his own political beliefs and that he was just speaking "generally."

Amelia

But $...$ you're an American citizen!

Manuel

I know!

Amelia

Brayden Burke, do you think that comment is a Title VII violation?

Yes $-$ it was an abusive remark that disparaged Manuel's national origin group.

No $-$ it was an abusive remark but it wasn't specifically aimed at Manuel's country of origin.