It's disappointing that these workers fail to realize is that heterosexuality and cisgender are just as much orientations and gender identities as any other, but this attitude is also damaging to the work lives of their LGBTQ colleagues. This precarious, conditional acceptance leads 20% of LGBTQ workers to avoid special events at work such as lunch, happy hour, or a holiday party. Sharing and camaraderie create the work environment we experience, but when a barrier stands between you and feeling fully included at work, the ability to connect is made all the more difficult.