[generalizations]

> It very much depends on the situation. Sure, some harmless things you do outside work shouldn't have any effect on your work. But...

Pragmatically speaking, you shouldn't expect that the only exceptions to these general rules of civilized interaction are ones you like or agree with.

> People have a right to not want to interact with others who make them uncomfortable. Imagine being forced to work...

a) No one is being forced to work with anyone else. b) If a specific someone might not want to interact with someone else, don't make that decision for them.