Well, I am a lesbian and I look like a boy. I wear male clothing and my hair is short. Sometimes people think I am a male and adress me as so. I don't really care, I just correct them. I was wondering what do you do in this instence?
2006-11-07 12:37:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Well, when I was younger, I was once mistaken for a boy. But it wasn't because I was trying to look masculine--it was because I had some androgynous features, my hair was mid-length (this was in the 70's so boys wore their hair longer like Shaun Cassidy) and my mom wouldn't let me wear makeup at the time. If a woman intentionally wear men's clothing, has a men's haircut, wear no makeup or jewelry, they are either attempting to look masculine, or at the very least, not at all feminine so if they are mistaken for a guy, then they really can't be upset about it.
2006-11-07 14:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by aint_no_stoppin_us 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats funny, i get this all the time also. Whats funny is my hair is short, but styled feminine and Im clearly a women. But people are blind, they dont pay attention to anything. I always think to myself, if I ever see a man that styles his hair like mine and ISNT gay, im gonna smack him! But seriously, when people say that to me, usually I just correct them, they usually feel totally retarded and apologize left and right. There have been times however that Ill say "Yes mam" to a man that called me sir, just to be an asss. They usually dont get it. lol.
One time, I was in a womens rest room, of course, since I am a women, and some lady commented to me that I was in the wrong restroom. I totally went off on her. I was like, "do u really think that I wouldnt have noticed all the women in here if I was a man? Open your eyes *****. " She was totally rude. Anyways, yeah, theres not much we can do about the ignorance in this world.
Heres an Idea! I think we should have lesbian restrooms! LOL.
2006-11-07 12:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by arielsalom33 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it annoys me, simply because if people were really paying attention, they'd know I wasn't a guy. yes, I do have short hair (so do a lot of straight women!), but I do wear earrings, some makeup, bracelets. I don't wear skirts and dresses anymore, but I wear women's slacks/pants. some polos and sweaters I have are men's....but there are similar women's styles. I know I'm not the most femme gal, but I guess some would call me a dyke. but, again, if people were observant, they'd know! sometimes, I just pretend like I didn't hear them say "sir" and politely say "excuse me?" there are other times I might say the say thing but in a more annoyed tone. it really depends on who it is addressing me and what/how they say it. most just get really embarrassed and apologize.
2006-11-07 13:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by redcatt63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in my early teens people used to think I was a boy because I had short hair. It used to REALLY bother me. I got my ears pierced and it seemed to help. It doesn't happen anymore since I've been an adult and dress more femininely.
2006-11-07 12:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by luna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im also a lesbian but i dress like a girl and act like a girl so people adress me being a female so i cant really say anything here but thanks for the 2 points
2006-11-07 12:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel great when I'm mistaken as a boy...I'm a 57 year old male.
2006-11-07 14:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was asked to show id to buy a pack of smokes last week . does that count ?
2006-11-07 13:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by treefrog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I smile.
2006-11-07 13:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by Alias400 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋