I wouldn't make jokes about people's speech unless you know them just for future reference bn

I dont agree. I think that it was okay for OP to joke around with her boss. But I think OP would be in the wrong if she didnt explain herself and apologize, as it is quide rude to make fun of the way someone speaks.

joking with your boss is certainly OK. making fun of anyone is not.

The thing is, though, that OP wasn't making fun of a speech impediment, she thought her boss was imitating a cartoon and joking with her. She doesn't deserve it because the thought that her boss might have a speech impediment didn't cross her mind.

67- Ignorance isn't a defense.

I don't get why he would impersonate anything during a speech. Especially if he's new.

If her boss didn't know he sounded like Sylvester before, he does now....

...afterwards...

There's always a time and a place for distasteful jokes

I don't think he was being an ass if he didn't know. He should just apologize and hope his boss is forgiving.

if you don't know you should keep your goddamn mouth shut instead of making fun of someone.

OP could have looked around to see if anyone else in the room was laughing. If no one was, it's likely it wasn't a joke.

She wasn't making fun of anyone, though.

How was he being an ass if he didn't know? Learn to either read or reason. Jesus.

Maybe he thought he was trying to lighten up the mood of a new boss being present?

People with speach impediments are often extremely self conscience of how they sound. .. It is understandable that he got offended when OP pointed it out

yes people offend easily. especially if you make fun of their disability. what if I said "HAHA are you two wearing sunglasses because you're blind??? you'd *HAVE* to be. no seeing person would be with either of you hahaha"

^ fail at being offensive.

Exactly, there is no way to know before hand so why assume anything. YDI op.