Ken Fisher's Lewd Comments Brought Conference Culture Onto the Stage
- Women say such remarks are typical after dark at many events
- Men drink, leer and get handsy -- but it’s risky to complain
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Shirt collars loosen, the audience slips away and the booze flows long before dinner. And that’s just the start.
As Wall Street tries to stamp out its longstanding reputation for bawdy misbehavior, some denizens fond of the old culture have been finding periodic refuge at industry conferences. After dark, many events are known for lewd comments and other interactions that would never fly back at the office.