[mcpackieh]

> He doesn't care, and neither do I. It is whether comments are raised to HR, management, or for personal lawsuits. This is potentially career ending

Obviously his first priority is his own career. How can you expect it to be any other way? Get real.

[Floegipoky]

Engaging in gender discrimination is probably not the best way to avoid accusations of gender discrimination affecting one's career.

[mcpackieh]

Going for drinks after work with your male colleagues, but not the women, is most likely a net positive for your career. Very rarely is anybody fired for such an offense as not hanging out with women after work, but building a closer relationship with the other men you work with will pay dividends.