Occasionally I go to the lesbian bar because.......well I guess I am a lesbian. Occasionally transgender people show up and they are always welcome to be there but from my observations they are not generally seen as an equal.
To elaborate, I myself feel that the ultimate test of assimilation is to be accepted by the lesbian communty. They might not say it but they ARE very critical of TG people.
A few tidbits to be better accepted.
1. Be nice and smile and talk to people!
2. Jeans and T-shirt. Yes wear what lesbians typically wear.
3. Do not make a pass at them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. Finally act like you belong there.
When I am at the lesbian bar I can almost always spot the trans people. For one they often are wearing totally uncommon clothing (heels and skirts).
Or they are sitting there and look nervous and out of place.
Finally occasionally I have seen trans people at the lesbian bar being agressive with thier advances towards the lesbians. This IS NOT LIKELY TO WORK!!!
Katie
