Assumptions

Someone wrote…

I wish people didn’t assume that they know my gender just because of the way I express myself. I would love it if they asked me how I identify.

What’s your experience?

And what are you thinking about gender right now?


Posted by on February 4th, 2014 at 08:00 am

Category: your voice 2 comments »

2 Responses to “Assumptions”

  1. Anonymous
    February 8th, 2014 at 11:54 am |

    I wonder if maybe they’re scared they’ll embarrass you if they ask.

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  2. Amiya
    March 3rd, 2014 at 3:54 am |

    That’s exactly how I feel. Though I suppose putting myself in someone else’s shoes, it’s hard to remember to ask all the time. The modern world is so afraid to offend and so used to assuming that they no longer bother to stop and do so. This kind of thing really takes a lot of trying to understand on either side.

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