If you say something offensive to someone, even in private, it's pretty much expected in any setting that the other person will tell all their friends what an i

If you say something offensive to someone, even in private, it's pretty much expected in any setting that the other person will tell all their friends what an idiot you are. People love gossipping, and they always have. It's just that offline the news won't spread as quickly and the rumors wont reach your boss quite as easily.