how feminized the office has become. It's hard to describe, but it's most noticeable when I see people in our site meetings chat feel-good empty platitudes and praise at each other for what seem like very non-noteworthy accomplishments.

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. It's drives me nuts because it's all so obviously fake, yet you're expected to participate and act like you sincerely "care", otherwise everyone thinks you're an asshole.