I don't see it as grandstanding, just having a slightly different place where they draw the line. Surely there's some reaction that you'd find out of bounds; no

I don't see it as grandstanding, just having a slightly different place where they draw the line. Surely there's some reaction that you'd find out of bounds; not being of the opinion that calling "bitch" is inside the acceptable line doesn't mean they don't have any leeway. Personally, I find yelling, using coarse but not targeted language (say, "fuck this shit") or turning one's back and leaving would be inside the line, but I don't think I could maintain the same respect for a coworker that called me or some other colleague "bitch".