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whatsnormal7 · 3rd Jun 2011, 01:56 PM

I got my rainbow delegation bracelet in the mail today and I love wearing it but at the same time I feel nervous that I am going to get questions about it. Has anyone worn one and gotten questions. If I do get questions but I am not ready to come out what should I say?

**Owen** · 3rd Jun 2011, 03:21 PM

I personally have never gotten questions while wearing any pride gear, but I do live in a pretty progressive state. What I will say, though, is if you aren't ready to come out to anyone who might ask you about it, you shouldn't wear it. You can easily take it off and pocket it if you like wearing it in some settings but don't want to wear it in others, but in your position, I wouldn't wear it around anyone I was hesitant to come out to. You could say you wear it because you support gay rights, but if you are wearing it to broadcast your sexuality, don't wear it around anyone you wouldn't want to come out to.

Wolfy · 3rd Jun 2011, 03:24 PM

I wear a bracelet that's rainbow and no one has ever questioned me about it. I've got a rainbow one, and next to it on my wrist is the Day Of Silence one.
So, just wear it, and say that you just like rainbows, or colours, or you support the Lgbt community. Don't give off anything that you are.
No one knows I'm Trans, and I've never been questioned about it.

x2x2x2x2y2 · 3rd Jun 2011, 03:30 PM

I've never gotten any questions or comments, although almost everyone I know know's I'm gay. Just be prepared for questions/comments, and if you get too nervous, you could always pull the bracelet off.

It took me a while to wear the bracelet comfortably. Don't push yourself too hard.

TheWanderer · 4th Jun 2011, 04:54 AM

i had a rainbow pin in college and was asked about it/me. At the time I wasn't sure about me so all I said is I believe in awareness and the right for people to express themselves.

5th Jun 2011, 10:39 PM

Woah! Rainbow delegation, the meaning behind it is amazing, and that they are going to for free. simply amazing. how long did it take for you to receive your bracelet?

whatsnormal7 · 10th Jun 2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lulu165

Woah! Rainbow delegation, the meaning behind it is amazing, and that they are going to for free. simply amazing. how long did it take for you to receive your bracelet?

Um about 2 weeks maybe 2 1/2

Jagster · 10th Jun 2011, 02:29 AM

I just ordered a wristband. But I'm not going to find much of a problem wearing it out in public. :3

**Rosina** · 10th Jun 2011, 02:56 AM

I hadn't heard of them until you mentioned them but I just love what they're doing it's a fantastic idea! I've donated $10 to them because I think it's a great service that they're doing for everyone

I'll be wearing their band alongside my FKH8 one at my other rainbow bracelets when it arrives :3

As for feeling nervous about getting questions, I wouldn't worry, I've gotten questioned probably twice in al the years that I wear rainbow bits and pieces. I just tell them the truth: I'm a supporter of gay rights and equality. If you're not ready to come out, you could say that or just say you like the rainbow pattern or indeed not wear it if you think you'll get the questions. Don't push yourself to wear it if it's doing to be uncomfortable or stressful though

3rd Jun 2011, 01:56 PM	#1
whatsnormal7 I cant even walk in a straight line Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: lebanese =) Out Status: somewhere in the middle Age: 17 Posts: 77 Join Date: May 2011	Rainbow Delegation I got my rainbow delegation bracelet in the mail today and I love wearing it but at the same time I feel nervous that I am going to get questions about it. Has anyone worn one and gotten questions. If I do get questions but I am not ready to come out what should I say? __________________ I don't need a life that's normal, that's way too far away, but something next to normal would be O.K.

3rd Jun 2011, 03:21 PM	#2
Owen Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult EC Admin Gender: Agendered dude Orientation: Panromantic androsexual Out Status: Everyone and their mother Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,872 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Rainbow Delegation I personally have never gotten questions while wearing any pride gear, but I do live in a pretty progressive state. What I will say, though, is if you aren't ready to come out to anyone who might ask you about it, you shouldn't wear it. You can easily take it off and pocket it if you like wearing it in some settings but don't want to wear it in others, but in your position, I wouldn't wear it around anyone I was hesitant to come out to. You could say you wear it because you support gay rights, but if you are wearing it to broadcast your sexuality, don't wear it around anyone you wouldn't want to come out to. __________________ "Stand firm for what you believe in, until and unless logic and experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked, the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there is no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." -Daria Morgendorffer

3rd Jun 2011, 03:24 PM	#3
Wolfy Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay FtM Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 15 Posts: 90 Join Date: Mar 2011	Re: Rainbow Delegation I wear a bracelet that's rainbow and no one has ever questioned me about it. I've got a rainbow one, and next to it on my wrist is the Day Of Silence one. So, just wear it, and say that you just like rainbows, or colours, or you support the Lgbt community. Don't give off anything that you are. No one knows I'm Trans, and I've never been questioned about it.

3rd Jun 2011, 03:30 PM	#4
x2x2x2x2y2 PARAWHORE!!!!!! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ~I like guys~ Out Status: Everyone, pretty much. Location: Wonderland (and California, USA) Age: 18 Posts: 3,971 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: Rainbow Delegation I've never gotten any questions or comments, although almost everyone I know know's I'm gay. Just be prepared for questions/comments, and if you get too nervous, you could always pull the bracelet off. It took me a while to wear the bracelet comfortably. Don't push yourself too hard. __________________ "THINGS ARE LOOKING UP, OH FINALLY!!" "I believe that there's hope buried beneath it all and...Hiding beneath it all and... GROWING beneath it all!!" -Paramore ...and the lesbians

4th Jun 2011, 04:54 AM	#5
TheWanderer Pork Lover of EC Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: few friends, cousin, co-workers Location: massachusetts Age: 25 Posts: 335 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Rainbow Delegation i had a rainbow pin in college and was asked about it/me. At the time I wasn't sure about me so all I said is I believe in awareness and the right for people to express themselves. __________________ “Not all those who wander are lost.” - J.R.R Tolkien

5th Jun 2011, 10:39 PM	#6
lulu165 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rainbow Delegation Woah! Rainbow delegation, the meaning behind it is amazing, and that they are going to for free. simply amazing. how long did it take for you to receive your bracelet?

10th Jun 2011, 02:29 AM	#8
Jagster I am strong. Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 15 Posts: 29 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Rainbow Delegation I just ordered a wristband. But I'm not going to find much of a problem wearing it out in public. :3

10th Jun 2011, 02:56 AM	#9
Rosina An Abnormal Default EC Moderator Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: As out as the next straight kid Location: Surrey, UK Age: 19 Posts: 4,103 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Rainbow Delegation I hadn't heard of them until you mentioned them but I just love what they're doing it's a fantastic idea! I've donated $10 to them because I think it's a great service that they're doing for everyone I'll be wearing their band alongside my FKH8 one at my other rainbow bracelets when it arrives :3 As for feeling nervous about getting questions, I wouldn't worry, I've gotten questioned probably twice in al the years that I wear rainbow bits and pieces. I just tell them the truth: I'm a supporter of gay rights and equality. If you're not ready to come out, you could say that or just say you like the rainbow pattern or indeed not wear it if you think you'll get the questions. Don't push yourself to wear it if it's doing to be uncomfortable or stressful though __________________ Hang in there, because things have always and will always change - It Gets Better Rebecca Drysdale

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