How to address a Transman

[Mark/Rebecca]

I occasionally buy from FTM guys in the construction industry, typically in home improvement stores, and sometimes as customers and even renters. Usually I will say "hey guy" or "hey man" or buddy if it seems appropriate. I am a mtf cd, and believe it is a slap in the face to a pretty cd to be called sir instead of miss or maam, and even downright mean. Is being called maam or miss just as negative to you, and what is a good way to show support when addressing transmen?

[mistunderstood]

Being Sir'ed is a great feeling it makes my day. Mam'ed is liked being crapped on. I Guess for me just being nice and sincere go's a long way. I do not mined questions but I know some guy's do. If you ask wait till know ones around to ask that way the person is not outed in front of others.
Thank you for the support.

[Sammy777]

Is being called maam or miss just as negative to you,
and what is a good way to show support when addressing transmen?

It's sorta common sense.
How would you like it if you were miss'd or maam'd [while in drab] by another guy?

I would say treating them just like any other guy you meet in public.

[Andy66]

I get Ma'med a lot, and even sometimes get called girl on this forum. *sigh* I try not to let it bother me, whatever. But when I'm treated like one of the guys it makes my day. Be careful though, because unfortunately some lesbians look a lot like transmen. Many will laugh it off if you Sir them, but it can be hard to tell who's who.