Read, then not read, then not sure, then compliment

[angela_sass_uk]

I had a funny experience the other day in my local Asda (Walmart) Supermarket! It started off bad but, oddly enough got better as it went on!

I am 30 and have been dressing for yeeears and have passed for many years too because of my normal 'high street' look, delicate make up, fully shaven etc.

So anyway, I went into Asda cos they have some nice underwear in there I wanted to buy. As normal, the walk in from the (huge) carpark was non-eventful, through the foyer, up the escalator to the upper floor where all the clothes were. Then it happened for the first time in ages....

Two young girls (maybe 8 or 9 years old) saw and one of them said "I think that's a man". Oh noooo!

I had walked passed hundreds of people in the store and no-one else batted an eyelid. The two girls then proceeded to follow me around the store absolutely everywhere I went. One was saying "I think it is a man", the other child "It can't be" and they continue to follow me to check it out! They made no secret of th efact they were following me either! They came right up in front of me about 3 or 4 times to check me out!

Anyway I didn't really feel comfortable with being constantly followed so I thought I will go back downstars for a while where the make up section was, until they left (I didn't want to tell the kids to 'slign their hook' etc, as they don't really know any better.)

Anyway, as I was going to escalator to go down, it just so happens that the kids' mother was standing next to it chatting to someone. So,the kids follow me to the escalator and then I hear them saying to their mum

"Mum, is that a man"
"Of course it isn't" the mother said.
"But I think it may be a man mum"
"Well if it is, he's really beautiful" said the mum :)

What a wonderful, non-judgmental thing to say to her children and it made me feel great cos even if I could get past the kids, the mum had no idea and genuinely believed I was a girl :)

Sorry to be so long winded!

[Empress Lainie]

I think kids have some kind of special sense. I am never made but a six yr old said to me, you look like a man, to my eyes I didn't, but I do realize she was hispanic and thought all women were about 5-2, I am 6ft, so I think that's why. I told her, well maybe that's because I used to be a man, and that satisfied her. I also had a kid about 5 ask me BEFORE my transition are you a boy or a girl? His judging was only on my wig, or was it my feminine look anyway, I don't know.

Anyway, Angela that was a great compliment.

[uknowhoo]

What a great story, Angela. Thanx for sharing!

The mum's response was perfect! I can certainly see how it would have made your day. :hugs:

[putz0611]

Not wanting to rain on your parade, but chances are with that response the mom knew your gender. I have had a similar experience with my daughters. All though, I knew the person was male by birth, I didn't think it would be good for me to make a big deal about and just said almost the same exact thing.

[Butterfly Bill]

Not wanting to rain on your parade, but chances are with that response the mom knew your gender. I have had a similar experience with my daughters. All though, I knew the person was male by birth, I didn't think it would be good for me to make a big deal about and just said almost the same exact thing.

I've had similar things happen to me. I was sitting in a restaurant and a girl said to her mom, "That man is wearing a dress", and she answered back, "Yes, and it's a very pretty one too". Whether or not you were read, you know that there are people on your side.

[angela_sass_uk]

Not wanting to rain on your parade, but chances are with that response the mom knew your gender. I have had a similar experience with my daughters. All though, I knew the person was male by birth, I didn't think it would be good for me to make a big deal about and just said almost the same exact thing.

Maybe, but the impression I got was that she genuinely believed i was a gg because of the incredulity she gave to her kids comments initially!

[Anna the Dub]

Even if the Mother did read you, she was very nice about it. I would say that she was probably the type of woman who would have absolutely no problem with it.

I was shopping once in drab, when a young boy about 8 came up to me and looked intensely into my face, then turned to his Father and said 'is that person a lady or a man?' I was completely in male clothing, and I was absolutely chuffed to bits. If I could dress in male clothing, not making any attempt to look female, and a little boy was unsure, then I am doing something right. The Father's reaction was that he looked at me sheepishly and just shrugged. Made my day.

[Cristi]

I was sitting in a restaurant and a girl said to her mom, "That man is wearing a dress", and she answered back, "Yes, and it's a very pretty one too".

What a perfect response!! :o

[Rachaelb64]

Kids are wonderful, honest to a fault :)

[tvbeckytv]

i dont wish to damage anyones confidence, but just because no one reacts does not mean they have not noticed. only reason i am saying this is because i think that this is a very good thing, that people DO notice but make no reaction and maintain normal civilised behavior towards us.

[renee k]

Even if the Mother did read you, she was very nice about it. I would say that she was probably the type of woman who would have absolutely no problem with it.

I was shopping once in drab, when a young boy about 8 came up to me and looked intensely into my face, then turned to his Father and said 'is that person a lady or a man?' I was completely in male clothing, and I was absolutely chuffed to bits. If I could dress in male clothing, not making any attempt to look female, and a little boy was unsure, then I am doing something right. The Father's reaction was that he looked at me sheepishly and just shrugged. Made my day.

Hi Angela,

I would probably have to say you were read by the young child, and probably not by the mom. And from looking at your picture on your home page your very passable to me. Just remember that children that age are as pure as new driven snow and not jaded in any way. And being up close and personal with there moms all these years, they know what a real woman looks like. Don't take it personal. Your fine!

Huggs, Renee

[shannonsilk]

I loved the response fromt the mother. She had no idea.
I've had some young children follow me arounnd, but they never said anything to mom.

[Angie G]

Nice storie Angela It did come out good.:hugs:
Angie