“You’re a guy!”
Most civilians are too busy with their own lives to pay much attention to us. Occasionally, however, someone will recognize that the attractive woman passing by was not assigned female at birth—and decide to announce the discovery.
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Most civilians are too busy with their own lives to pay much attention to us.
Occasionally, however, someone will recognize that the attractive woman passing by was not assigned female at birth—and decide to announce the discovery.
"You're a man!" "Is that a guy?" "Why are you dressed like a woman?" Being called out can be startling, embarrassing and even frightening, especially the first time it happens.
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Most civilians are too busy with their own lives to pay much attention to us. Occasionally, however, someone will recognize that the attractive woman passing by was not assigned female at birth—and decide to announce the discovery. "You're a man!" "Is that a guy?" "Why are you dressed like a woman?" Being called out can be startling, embarrassing and even frightening, especially the first time it happens.
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- Others are showing off for their friends or trying to provoke a reaction.
- Before responding, consider the tone, the surroundings and the number of people involved.
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Your immediate reaction may be to panic, argue or flee. Consider the Source Not every comment is intended to be cruel. Some people are genuinely curious, surprised or socially clumsy.
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