[Mike20389]

Yours is a surprising twist on a familiar situation. I’ve been in an office environment for a long time and have experienced similar behaviour and defensiveness from other workplace minority groups. Women, Asians, Blacks seem to cluster together, gossip about others and react negatively when approached. There are two perspectives to consider: For years these minorities have been woefully underrepresented in the workplace. The few that are there, follow a natural tendency to ‘hang around’ people with whom they are comfortable. However, in an open environment, this tendency can relax as the group integrates more thoroughly with the organisation. The second perspective has more to do with being gay. Many of us have chips on our shoulders from having to lie about our sexuality. When presented with the opportunity to be open, we can go a bit over the top. (I believe this is one reason for the popular right-wing complaint that we flaunt our sexuality.) If this is the case, this too can relax with time. Of course there is a third explanation: Your co-workers are jerks. (Yes, there are obnoxious people in all minority groups.) Ian, Just keep an open mind and if it is appropriate, let them know you are not interested. If their attentions go too far, just consider what a woman might do if she was being ogled by male co-workers.

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Name : Mike20389, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, Age : 37, City : London, State : NA, Country : United Kingdom, Occupation : Technical Manager, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class, 

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