More Dressing and getting ma'am'd

[Michelle Crossfire]

Been a good month for me so far. Got to dress several times, including 3 days in a row. When i dress, i like to get out, even though i always think to myself, why is there always someone coming from where i am going? Ever do that? Sometimes, it drives me crazy. Anyway, I had on the outfit in pic 2 (pink and white skort). I got out, went to Burger King to get something to eat, ordered, paid and as i was getting my card back, the window person, said "Here you go sir" and immediately realized her "error" and changed it to ma'am. Then i was in a Wal-Mart just minding my own business, and an older lady from behind me was trying to get my attention. She kept calling ma'am, ma'am. I initially thought she was talking to the employee on the aisle, but no, it was me. She needed help getting something off the top shelf. Now i am between 5'11" and 6'0" without heels and don't need any help getting stuff off the top shelf. I got what she was asking for, got a thank you ma'am and went about my business. Neither the Burger King employee or the Wal-Mart customer made any indication that they suspected anything other than a woman (albeit a somewhat tall woman) was in their midst. I always get somewhat nervous when i have to interact with people, especially women when dressed.

Then on the final day of dressing, i had to return something to Boscov, so i dressed and made the trip down, returned the item, and was dressed in the outfit in pic 1, and the cashiers (2) who handled my return complimented me on my outfit. It shocked me a bit, and I initially did not know what to say, but i tried to smile and said thank you. She initially thought it was a dress, but no, it was a blouse and black skirt. Later that night, i went to the local club and changed into some heels for that. Rains came, met up with a friend and talked about why we do what we are doing.

Pic 3 is just for laughs. While i was driving, i looked at my speedometer and odometer and had to snap a pic of that.

[kimdl93]

Great experiences, Michelle. I think as we get a little more comfortable with ourselves, we probably stop giving off that nervousness that can attract questioning scrutiny. Its been my recent observation that I am not remarkably tall for a woman, certainly not overly heavy, and I look ok, if I do say so myself. More often than not, I can blend in and interact without feeling conspicuous.

[Fiona_44]

That speedometer pic is one scary shot You didn't have a black cat cross your path did you?

[alwayshave]

Michelle, Sounds like great outings. You look lovely.

[Michelle Crossfire]

That speedometer pic is one scary shot You didn't have a black cat cross your path did you?

No, no black cat. maybe i can get a pic when it is all 7s and reverse the trend.

[docrobbysherry]

Michelle, many folks here get called, "Ma'am", by an SA or waitress and think they've passed. But, they really have no idea what that means!

When u pass and people think u r a woman without a doubt, they treat u quite differently than as a trans/CD!

It sounds like u may have experienced that?

[Maid_Marion]

Passing means everyone bags groceries for you. Even at the Asian market where they usually don't do that!

[Natalie5004]

Very nice. I am glad for you.

[Michelle Crossfire]

Passing means everyone bags groceries for you. Even at the Asian market where they usually don't do that!

I need to try that. Need to find a store that still does that, as Wal-Mart and Meijer tend to have you bag your groceries on your own, regardless of gender.