This podcast episode delves into the ethical implications of workplace expectations in China, centered around the controversial case of a teacher fired for refusing to buy breakfast for her boss. The hosts analyze the incident through various lenses, discussing the misuse of authority, generational shifts in workplace norms, and the fine line between hierarchy and harassment. By juxtaposing this incident with similar experiences and contrasting them with Western norms, the episode invites listeners to reflect on evolving workplace ethics and the need for cultural change.