Gentlemen.

Someone wrote…

The other day with my friends, the group of us were referred to as “gentlemen.” It took me a minute to realize I had “passed,” because in my mind, what else would I be? Of course I am male, of course me and my friends are gentlemen… it made me wonder how often I pass and don’t notice because it’s just so obvious and natural.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on September 30th, 2009 at 08:00 am

Category: your voice 3 comments »

3 Responses to “Gentlemen.”

  1. Lanthir
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am |

    I wish my friends and I could pass that easily.
    Often I’ll be out with my FtM friends and it takes a while to realize peopl are talking to us when they address us as “ladies.” *sigh*

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  2. Claudius Maximus
    September 30th, 2009 at 12:28 pm |

    I got a smile on my face, thank you for sharing.

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  3. (m)alix fitz
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:27 pm |

    I have the same problem as Lanthir – I hardly ever pass, but when i do it makes me all the more happy

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