What do you think?

[ChrissyGG]

I need your opinions i ve seen a TG in the mall on saturday and i wanted to approach her and ask her some questions in regards to transformation I didnt do it because i wasnt sure if that would be offencive etc. Do you think that it would be rude to come up to her and tell her she looks great which she did and get some info or do you think it is ok?

[GypsyKaren]

Hi Chrissy

I can't speak for other people, but personally speaking it wouldn't bother me in the least if someone did that with me, in fact I wish they would. So many of the notions the public have about us are based on fear and ignorance, and I'd love to set the record straight if I could.

Karen

[Agles]

personally if your respectful i see no real problem. i consider my self what im calling transNet. there is nothing left of my male self on the net. very little is left with the name jason or male on it. to all the people i know on the net think of me as a women or i am out to. i know i did not go through anything ner what someone goes through in rl. but this offers a stepping stone to what is next, doing this thing for real. i have lost as well as gained a great many of friends do to this. to people i come accrost who want to ask stuff i say one thing, just show me respect and they do.
and as for the loss it was from a gaming clan, the leader of it was a reall sexest *#$#@ and was not againts TG people but people who did not see things his way. i had alot of friends in that clan, friends who where there and willing to support me. but i was not putting up with him. so i walk out.

='.'=
Jamie

Hi Chrissy

I can't speak for other people, but personally speaking it wouldn't bother me in the least if someone did that with me, in fact I wish they would. So many of the notions the public have about us are based on fear and ignorance, and I'd love to set the record straight if I could.

Karen

and yes education is the best thing anyone can do. oh and one other thing about this TransNet, i stopped getting pop ups and spam for viagra and stuff of that sort. now it's breast enlargement pills and such.

[JamieK]

Hi Chrissy;

Over time, I have seen a few TS/TG's in public, and have talked to some f them. They were surprised at first, but showing respect goes a long way.
I think the main issue is that they are in PUBLIC, at the mall, or whateever, and most have enjoyed having someone come upand say hello, with a big smile.
My advice---if you see them in a public place, give conversation a try.

It worked for me.
JamieK

[Josi]

I have been approached when "out" dressed and been encouraged by some kind and supportive (even if thet are patronising lol -) comments.

Makes up for the occasional insult or threat that has also been "offered" on ocasions (when I went out unaccompanied - dont do that now !)

So I reckon its OK to be kind!

[Calliope]

Careful observation is key. Approach with a compliment - good start. Then watch the body language to see if more conversation is welcome. And, by all means, make sure you reveal your personality if you expect any personal info from others.

[Stephenie S]

I would advise great caution here. Just imagine if you were out, trying your best to just blend in and go unoticed when here comes someone else saying, "Hi, I see you're a transexual, wanna talk about it?" This could be interpreted as VERY rude behavior.

My advice would be to aproach with a nice smile a friendly compliment as you would with any other person out in public. Then if the person you are addressing wants to continue the conversation it's in their court. If not, you can go on your way knowing that you passed on a compliment and a smile and did not embarrass anyone.

This is how I would like to be treated if out and about. I may not want to "talk about it" at all. Please give me that option.

Lovies,
Stephenie

[ChrissyGG]

thanks next time i will try to start a conversation

[Scotty]

That's interesting about the NET comment above.

Back when I played an online game, what was that , team something or another Team FOrtress, that was it!! (That was fun!) - anyway I always went by Linda, LOL and everyone would ask if I was really a girl and I said YES.
I'm not sure where Linda came from but I was still getting to know my femme side and this was like 10 years ago (Wow).

So I took a pic of me and put it in the part where you can sp raypaint a small bitmap on the game wall and let them see it. That was fun. I had completely forgotten about that until I read this post.

Back to the original post, already in progress..

Yes, respectfully compliment her!