Seeing the thread about being "read" by others I will share an experience I had several weeks ago.
Rather than making a long drawn out post here is the low down.
I went to the local large mall in 100% girl mode and was in Macy's browsing the Lancome booth in the make up area chatting with one of the SA's that had helped me before,
A lady in her 40's was across the aisle with her Trans Daughter who looked around 16-17 years old and she smiled and asked me to join them.
I smiled and said sure I would be glad to.
She started off complimenting me on my outfit and I thanked her while giving her Daughter a smile of approval.
She said I am soo new to this and want to do whats best for Emily ( her trans Daughter of course) and thought you might be able to help.
Sure I was "read" or she wouldn't have even asked me for my opinions.
We moved out into the sitting area in the mall and chatted for over an hour.
Such a nice lady for accepting her new Daughter and willing do do whats right to help her.
Both were just as sweet as they could be.
So being "read" isn't always a bad thing.