Sue Gray's report said “The excessive consumption of alcohol is not appropriate in a professional workplace at any time."

Katie59

I’m not defending men, what happened I have no idea but the sort of male banter that I hear regularly, could easily lead to that situation. It’s what men do and I’m happy to return the banter in equal measure, doesn’t bother me one jot.

Have you ever been in the situation where men have been "bantering" but the female object of it isn't so robust as you? Do you stand up for the woman or do you think she should toughen up?

growstuff

Katie59

I’m not defending men, what happened I have no idea but the sort of male banter that I hear regularly, could easily lead to that situation. It’s what men do and I’m happy to return the banter in equal measure, doesn’t bother me one jot.

Have you ever been in the situation where men have been "bantering" but the female object of it isn't so robust as you? Do you stand up for the woman or do you think she should toughen up?

It’s not normally personal comments, just women in general, so I don’t foresee an upset, they either let it go or respond aggressively and the young women are very capable of that. If you ever look at Mumsnet there aren’t too many shrinking violets there.

Of course all women aren’t innocent but that does NOT mean Angela Raynor is guilty ! Where is the evidence that there is “more to this “? Still not seen any ……

The women on MN dont want be wasting their working time dealing with banter. They have better things to do.

‘Banter’ - how often do we hear offensive comments dismissed as banter, when in reality they’re deeply racist for example

the men used to banter at my old workplace about viagra and prostitutes and whole demeanor of banter of a sexual nature. It is gross

This is taking the thread off topic. I will set one up about Tory Banter and the women that support it elsewhere.

IMO no one should be drinking during their working day! Especially those in the HOP.

The new topic is here