Hybrid Exp Penality In Regard to Groups

[Glorindale]

I know that my Dwarf Paladin takes a 40% hit on experience and as much as I don't like I have learned to accept it. However, last night a douche bag that will remain nameless refused to invite me to a group because of it. Now don't get me wrong, I believe in the right of free association/disassociation and this is not why I call said douche bag a douche bag. That is beside the point anyway.

How do you guys feel about grouping with hybrid classes, particularly with Paladins, in light of the drain we are on group exp? Does the Paladin's skill set offset the penalty in your opinion?