One of the reasons men don't cheat and prefer to maintain the sense of integrity in other ways is that it adds a lot to your self-respect.

When people constantly discuss sensitive topics at work (employment practices, relationship practices, politics and government policies), I'm faced with a choice of preserving my integrity (by stating how they may be mistaken, the data that contradicts their point of view, and possible consequences of their thinking), or with a choice of giving up my integrity and saying one of the following:

  • "Oh I haven't heard about it. I'm mostly reading the tech news and focusing on my work recently."

or

  • "Absolutely, we should encourage, empower and empathize with women struggling to make a living in a male-dominated industry. Where do I sign?"

How does one preserve both self-respect and career when faced with the choice between the two?

I have enough friends who share my ideas, but it's the workplace and social events that are bothering me.