Not to blow my own trumpet but I think of myself as quite witty and when someone is rude to me I normally have a comeback ready. However I have found myself in groups of men where one is clearly an overt misogynist and will be rude to me in front of the others, who then often stay quiet or stare awkwardly at the floor. Would you say it's a good idea to make fun of that man in the moment and try to lightly humiliate him? Or could it backfire on you?
(These are groups that you can benefit from career-wise, and would like to maintain social connection with.)
Not sure if this is good, but personally I play dumb fox. They crack a misogynistic joke I just play dumb. “I don’t get it? What's so funny? Can you explain the joke?” / “Why would you say something like that?" / "Hmm I don't know what that means but sounds silly and unprofessional." They're forced to explain themselves, realise they can't, then get embarrassed. Creates tension and awkwardness too which rids all the "fun" in sexist male banter.
Sometimes they’re just looking for a reaction, especially if they’re immature or even histrionic. Like they actually want you to insult them back.
Maybe this is ignorant or overly idealistic to say since I’ve only just started my career, but a job where I have to pander to misogyny and network with these sort of rude men is a job that’s not for me.