Recently when I was in a store a guy came up behind me wanting to get by and said, "excuse me miss." I know I turned red and all I could think to do was step aside. Meanwhile the girl that was helping me cracked a big smile and turned away from me while she composed herself.
I was really troubled by this and have thought about how I can change my wardrobe (I was wearing board shorts and a t-shirt and flip-flops at the time), shaving my head (I have blonde hair that is longish but still above my shoulder). I don't have heavy facial hair so growing a beard or mostache is not an option.
Am I right to be upset over this and if so how do I stop it from happening again?
2007-09-12 01:39:26 · 10 answers · asked by YoungFella 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Yes, You have a right to be upset over it. But changing your look doesn't mean that you will necessary stop it, It happens sometimes to all of us. You never know the guy might have needed some glasses.
I don't think your wardrobe is the problem, to tell you the truth. If you want to make sure people see you as male, cut your hair in a distinctly male fashion. Facial hair is not a must, so no worries about that.
Hope this helps!
Krazy.
2007-09-12 01:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by Krazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get thicker skin or a haircut.
Look at some guys with long hair from the back; it's hard to tell gender - and some girls look like guys.
I go with get thicker skin.
2007-09-12 02:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just cut the hair and loose the flip flops.
2007-09-12 01:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jose P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be upset! It used to happen to me all the time (mistaken for a boy, that is). That was until my breasts grew...
Next time, ignore him, or turn around and say "I think you've got it wrong, mate" then wait for his apology. I bet he'd be more embarrassed than you...
The ACTUAL issue is that you don't want to be mistaken for a girl, which is a sign of weakness and could lead to your oppression...
2007-09-12 01:44:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a buzz cut. Also go to a tattoo shop near a navy base.
2007-09-12 01:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go emo--the whole androgyny thing is really hot right now. Just look at the lead singer for Fallout Boy.
2007-09-12 01:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will I have been mistaken for being human on occasion, so I don't think you should worry too much.
People often make mistakes, especially people with bad eyesight, how do you know he wan't a Mr Magoo?
2007-09-12 01:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by cheek_of_it_all 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if it is a woman say hello sir and if it is a man say sorry miss!!!
You are right to be offended.
P.S do not become an emo it is so wierd
2007-09-12 01:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry about it its nothing you just get on with living and enjoy your life miss~~
2007-09-12 01:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, the guy was probably not paying attention.
2007-09-12 15:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋