why does your workplace immediately think that if another gay person works there that you are going to be best mates/lovers?
2006-08-21 06:15:11 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Because society has yet to come to terms with the fact that gay people are just like them, i.e each one is an individual. It is a perception we must fight as it means we have all been stereotyped and placed in the little box marked "Gay" where all the men are camp screamers and all the women are butch diesel dykes.
I once worked with a gay guy that was so threatened by my presence in the workplace that he was worse than the worst homophobe at trying to get me to leave.
2006-08-21 06:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by n2mustaches 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What one does in there personal life has nothing to do with there job. Keep big brother, religious right and Republicans out of the bedroom.
2006-08-21 09:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by murraystate69 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, according to the rumor mill I am having a relationship with another gay guy here. Drives me bonkers!
2006-08-21 06:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, been there - I've had people say "Oh, my friend George is gay - you must meet him" to which I've learned to say "Why?" instead of just being polite. And whereever I've worked, people are sure to say - "and you'll like Tom - he's one of yours" or something similar. I wonder if they say that the common factor was race, not sexual orientation?
2006-08-21 07:39:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but isn't that better than working in an enviroment where neither of you even felt comfortable to share this information? Be glad at what you have got going in your company don't down grade them for one small thing.
2006-08-21 06:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not that I've noticed, my Dear One. Of course, I've always told people that I'm married (and I am). I suppose they're putting it to the fact you're a lovely young lady and have a good attitude...I hope.
2006-08-21 06:26:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because people do tend to stick together, but your right, it's presumptious to think two gay people would automatically like each other just for that.
2006-08-21 08:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
OMG-- that is so funny and happend to me.... I think just because we are gay that we need to be with the other gay person..... They probably think there are so few out there. Its kind of like talking to a straight woman, they think because we are lesbians that we are automatically attracted to them... Oh please... That is soooo funny...
FYI-- metblondie222- Our son is a hair dresser and straight--- He gets soooooo much s h i t. Plus georgous.
2006-08-21 07:27:23 · answer #8 · answered by mylife 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a rainbow on my pic, so i was presumed gay, I'm not my son is tho, and a hairdresser. so u can imagine the stereotyping he gets. i love a bit of gossip tho, id have a field day if i was in your shoes lol id declare my love to the biggest beeeeach in the office, just to see her squirm lol I'm mean xx
2006-08-21 06:31:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Gee, I've never had that experience. EVER.
Maybe it's because I don't usually "come out" to everyone I work with? I don't find it's necessary to wear my sexuality as a banner at work. I find it's not cohesive to a work environment and has nothing to do with how I do my job.
2006-08-21 06:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by DEATH 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋