Sex change is tricky, obviously you need to refer to them using their preferred pronouns. If I didn’t know someone well I probably wouldn’t ask them, “Hey, did you get a sex change?”
I have a really close friend who is transgender, they prefer the gender neutral pronouns they/their/them. They have also changed their name. You need to respect a person’s wishes with regards to how they are called/represented.
When in doubt, I thinks it’s ok to ask, “What pronouns do you prefer?”
I am internet friends with some transgendered people that I get a chance to talk to from time to time, and my guess would be to just treat her like you’d treat any woman if you’re just in some public setting like that, but, if you’re in a more private setting, asking questions respectfully shouldn’t be a big deal.
Great commentary. Love Steve’s non-myopic perspective and Dave’s common man folk wisdom. This is why I stay a member to this program, social awareness of sensitive issues such as gender, global warming and acknowledgment of politics outside of our U.S. borders keeps me from thinking that I am alone in my perspectives and not insane. Steve, Dave, you guys are great! Keep up the great work and I’ll keep being a member.
The other more subtle way to say it is “Hi Jenny, I remember you from __ years ago.” That way, she can connect the dots and explain if she feels comfortable but isn’t forced into an awkward conversation if she’s not.
Interesting commentary. I had a similar experience with college professor that was transitioning from male to female. The prof was chatting with another student, and as I departed I said, “See you, guys!”
Now, under regular circumstances I wouldn’t have thought anything of it. But, as the prof would be marking my papers, etc. for the year, I did a double-take, stopped outside in the hallway to go back in to correct my good-bye, but determined if any harm was done–it was done. So, I just went on my merry way.
Ha, same here. I don’t do twitter but if I did, I’d follow Dave. Maybe that’s Dave’s problem. Anyone who would be interested in what he has to say is not interested in twitter.
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You were born in 1988? Who are you? Benjamin Button?
Avatar? lol
Obviously, it’s a Halloween thing, the blue-green skin…enjoy!
Sex change is tricky, obviously you need to refer to them using their preferred pronouns. If I didn’t know someone well I probably wouldn’t ask them, “Hey, did you get a sex change?”
I have a really close friend who is transgender, they prefer the gender neutral pronouns they/their/them. They have also changed their name. You need to respect a person’s wishes with regards to how they are called/represented.
When in doubt, I thinks it’s ok to ask, “What pronouns do you prefer?”
I am internet friends with some transgendered people that I get a chance to talk to from time to time, and my guess would be to just treat her like you’d treat any woman if you’re just in some public setting like that, but, if you’re in a more private setting, asking questions respectfully shouldn’t be a big deal.
That was my Tweet Dave was talking about! Glad I made it into a post game!
@stevenjcbuckley
They argued until they were blue in the face…
Great commentary. Love Steve’s non-myopic perspective and Dave’s common man folk wisdom. This is why I stay a member to this program, social awareness of sensitive issues such as gender, global warming and acknowledgment of politics outside of our U.S. borders keeps me from thinking that I am alone in my perspectives and not insane. Steve, Dave, you guys are great! Keep up the great work and I’ll keep being a member.
Is it hot? If it’s hot, consider it a “her” and hit on it.
The other more subtle way to say it is “Hi Jenny, I remember you from __ years ago.” That way, she can connect the dots and explain if she feels comfortable but isn’t forced into an awkward conversation if she’s not.
Fun smurfgame show. Bittersmurf made some good smurfs about smurfchange.
I thought they got willy wonka’s blueberry gum.
Interesting commentary. I had a similar experience with college professor that was transitioning from male to female. The prof was chatting with another student, and as I departed I said, “See you, guys!”
Now, under regular circumstances I wouldn’t have thought anything of it. But, as the prof would be marking my papers, etc. for the year, I did a double-take, stopped outside in the hallway to go back in to correct my good-bye, but determined if any harm was done–it was done. So, I just went on my merry way.
aw if i had twitter i’d follow you dave. lol
Ha, same here. I don’t do twitter but if I did, I’d follow Dave. Maybe that’s Dave’s problem. Anyone who would be interested in what he has to say is not interested in twitter.
It’s the Blue Turk Crew! Las Vegas here they come!!
Is this an Avatar sequel?
why is everyone, including the Cenk bobble, blue?
They all looked like Smurfs. Light is tricky in a room.
Because magnets.
Fucking magnets, how do they work?