Huh? Preconceptions? Dude, this was like one of the major, nastiest experiences I've ever had. Did you miss that? Every day, Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 4:00, one-cubicle-over, too close for comfort, after a while... YUCK!!!
But the odd thing was maybe that it was so unlike the previous, pretty much obvious experience I've had being around gay dudes in the locker room at the health club... And being able to keep a distance... It just made me keenly aware that you *can't* stereotype. I mean one-on-one.
In a mostly vague sort of way, I think I agree with you about the need for some guys to find solace from their overwhelming (hormones? desires? critical loads? dinky little egos?) in canteloupes, barnyard animals, even other men. But who knows? It's really got nothing to do with me. I have no way of knowing.