Assuming the question implies an inclusive OR, I know all the answers too : True, True, True, True, True, True, True, True.

It's taken into account, what do you mean?

I don't mean to sound insensitive to your culture, but there are other activities that can be done outdoors, can you tell your country please?

I feel you, I had a few managers like you describe. I am all for establishing your boundaries and telling people what you don't care for if it doesn't affect your tasks and so on, and I also agree with what other people told you here.

For example, I had a colleague that just talked about their sex life all the time. I deflected every time to another subject, I didn't laugh at crassy innuendos and boys' club language, I didn't engage in stories of my own, but I became very fluent in being smiley, engaged, and willing to talk about work-related topics. People don't feel offended and they pick up quickly that there are topics I won't encourage. And I think I am better off now, with colleagues I really do care about. And if people insist on small talk, I sometimes tell yhem honestly, sympathetically, that I am stressed about things being done and that we will catch up later.

There is a way to connect with colleagues that doesn't feel fake, but it takes practice and good faith. I don't think it is beneficial in the long run to see others as of lesser value or as a waste of time. It can worsen social relationships. You seem to be motivated to know more about the inner workings of your job and it's great, and I think the skill of "managing" middle managers and bosses could be included in the skillset.

Seems to have confirmed it : https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/apr/30/banksy-signature-london-statue-man-marching-flag-waterloo-place

I remember. When they didn't have their phone, they often smoked or drank beer. Try to find friends that can party sober and be present, it's the best.

Where I live, they mostly use them to display "congestion ahead" or "exit x closed".

Even worse, jeez.

Way too many penises are buying genetics these days and I have had enough!

You read it right, look up "Body Worlds" by artist Gunther von Hagens.