Most human traits are required for a reason , not sure what Taking the Mickey is needed for, perhaps to make the mickey taker feel better about themselves:Requisite for future /potential female PM, be prepared to put yourself on the line out of politeness & be prepared to have the Sisterhood berate you for it.
Don’t think men would have reacted the same way to a male colleague , they would probably have said something along the lines of - well done mate, you deserve a pint -