People's Reactions

[Rikidee]

I have been working outside all day today so later this afternoon I came in and took a shower. I shaved and put on a tank top and a pair of girl's shorts but not really obvious just a little shorter than most guys wear. I also wore a cap because unfortunately my hair is really thin and girl's flip flops. I keep my legs shaved and the hair on my arms short and I am small for a guy. I went to a convenience store in town (very small town) to buy some beer. I have been in this on several occasions usually dirty and wearing a T shirt, jeans and work boots. I am on occasion maamed when I am dressed this way. The guy behind the counter typically just rings up the purchases and that is it. Today when I walked in he got all chatty and when I went to the counter with the beer he was all smiling and said "is that enough for tonight?" What are you going to do? Watch football on TV? Anyway I was nice and responded but it occurred to me when I left that he probably thought I was a girl. Has anyone else noticed how much differently people (both men and women) treat you when they think you are a girl? They smile more, they are more friendly, they talk more. Just thought this was interesting. Has anyone else noticed this?

[Rikidee]

Sorry meant to say I am maamed when dressed as I was today not when dirty and in total guy mode!!!

[prene]

Yes that has happened to me a few times also.

Unfortunately it all changes when I talk. LOL

Aand if it no to dark all I have to do is turn around. LOL

[Cynthia Anne]

I agree with you! Guys and gals treat me much better when they think I'm a female! Sad but true! Hugs!

[DebbieL]

I agree with you! Guys and gals treat me much better when they think I'm a female! Sad but true! Hugs!

I find the same thing to be true. In fact, once I've appeared to a group as a girl, I find that they are nicer to me when I'm there as a guy too.

This has gotten even more true in later years and with younger generations. Guys in their 60s are very homophobic, in their 50s, are a bit less, and in their 20s and 30s, those born after 1975, tend to be very open and accepting.

It may be that Watergate and a series of scandals that followed over decisions that led to the heaths of millions, the loss of $trillions, rigged elections and so on, has led people to be less concerned about gender identity and sexual preferences.

When the House Republicans Impeached Bill Clinton, Larry Flynt put out rewards for information about sexual activities of any member of congress.

We saw religious zealots tearfully confess to their television congregations that they had sinned. In many cases, they were too ashamed to share the details.

When taken in that perspective, a guy/girl who is willing to be honest and open about his sexual identity and sexual preferences can be very refreshing to many people who have seen a lot o hypocrisy throughout most o their lives.

[Intertwined]

When taken in that perspective, a guy/girl who is willing to be honest and open about his sexual identity and sexual preferences can be very refreshing to many people who have seen a lot o hypocrisy throughout most o their lives.

Debbie, for me, you hit the nail on the head.

I NEVER go out dress feminine, trying to look like a female, I make it VERY obvious (intentionally) that I am a guy in a skirt ,heels & purse.

Anytime anyone has ever started a conversation with me, they have been Ubber (love that word) friendly, curtious, and of course, currious.