To the LGBT: Do you ever discuss your sexual orientation/gender identity in the office? Does it even matter as long as you get the job done?

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I don't. It has no relevance in the workplace. In a bar or when I'm hanging out with curious and well intended friends- absolutely.

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*LGBT community is the phrase you're looking for

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Doesn't matter at all at work

It's irrelevant to "work" but stuff related to it might come up in the course of day-to-day conversations with colleagues - exactly the same way anyone else talking about their partners does.

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