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Called sir instead of mam :o

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Shell110, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. Shell110

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    So today someone (not my age) addressed me by "sir" instead of "ma'am" accidentally XD. I didn't get upset - I just started thinking, "I don't care if people address me by sir or mam so what gender does that make me? Labels are so confusing!
     
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    Eh... Doesn't mean anything. I almost always get called miss or ma'am these days, but that's a good thing for me. XD
     
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    I glad that it doesn't bother you because I have mistaken people's genders before and it is very awkward. But now that I think about it, it's not as awkward as asking a woman when her baby is due and then you find out that she isn't pregnant. :icon_redf
    That will make you feel like a good person :bang:

    Sorry, I kind of rambled there. But it's good that it doesn't bother you.
     
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    Then you're bigender maybe? But it's good that is doesn't bother you, it can be awkward mistaking someone's gender. Like this kid in my class dresses and acts completely like a guy, although almost everyone know's she's not, and my friends was shocked to find that out. Lmao, but good. :thumbsup:
     
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    Mostly, I think it just means that you don't care.

    I'm really girly, so if somebody called me "sir" I would just be surprised, rather than offended.

    Not everyone feels strongly about it.
     
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    It doesn't mean anything unless you do feel confused about your gender - which is statistically unlikely. You could be genderqueer I suppose.
     
  7. J Snow

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    I got called ma'am at a gas station about a month ago. The lady freaked out and started apologizing, but deep down I liked it.