Today, I was complimented by a stranger, who said I looked great in my outfit. I thanked her, and she immediately gave me a fist-bump. I stared curiously, and she explained: she was arguing with her friends about whether I'm a man or a woman. The pitch of my voice was the answer. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was stopped by a customer who told me that I looked like a nice woman. I thanked him for the compliment and pointed out that I was a man. With an obviously male name on my name tag. And visible facial hair. FML
Today, I was riding a bus. After having a conversation with my friend, I looked down and saw a little boy looking at me. He asked, "Are you a boy or a girl?" As if that wasn't bad enough, when I responded that I was a girl, he said, "Oh. So, why do you have a boy voice then?" FML
Today, while shopping, a few giggling girls came up to me and asked why I was wearing a dress in public. Highly confused, I didn't answer. When they walked away laughing, I realized they thought I was a man. I'm a woman. FML
Today, I was sick, and my voice was really low and raspy. A cute guy smiled at me and said hi, so I said hi too. He looked shocked and said, "Sorry bro, thought you were a girl." I am. FML
Today, I told my best friend she looked great in the dress she was wearing. My boyfriend overheard and is now convinced I'm a lesbian. FML
Today, a little girl came up to me and asked, "Are you a boy or a girl?" I said, "I'm a girl of course!" She walked away, looking dazed and saying, "Whoa." FML
Today, I received the first compliment from the opposite sex that I've gotten in months, from an elderly, cross-dressing man in the parking lot of Goodwill. Apparently my clothes look like they'd be "exciting to try on." FML
Today, one of my dad's work friends came over. As he was leaving, he complimented my dad on having three "strapping young boys." I informed him that I'm a girl, and I have a hormone imbalance that causes me to have a lot of hair and a deep voice. I guess my dress didn't give him a clue. FML
Today, as I walked home, I heard the people behind me in an argument over my gender. FML
Today, I decided to do something nice and compliment a stranger. I told a girl that I liked her skirt and that it looked good on her. She just rolled her eyes at me and said, "I'm not gay". FML
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ohgeejosee 19
You should have confused them and began talking in a different pitch
ElricMustang 23
She didnt have to explain it, though. Ignorance is bliss sometimes :/
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Comments (96)
xJillBSAAx 3
I, am always getting confused for being either sex. Trust me, it's nothing to worry about.
android_hb 2
well then the true question comes into play, are you a women? 0_0
CharresBarkrey 16
No, she's a woman.
lashes_to_ashes 14
So did she think you were a man or a woman?
SuddenDeath5 15
Hi
ehllychan 10
OP shouldn't mind much, imo. A lot of people will only recognize a woman as a woman at first sight if they have long hair, big boobs and/or are wearing something unmistakably feminine. I'm a somewhat tall, flat girl with short hair, so unless I wear very feminine clothing, I get mistaken for a guy on a regular basis until they hear my voice (being part Asian and looking like it helps too, I guess) Not a problem to me, but if it is to you, maybe try wearing clothes that are generally considered more feminine?
QueenSaru 28
Even the boobs sometimes don't make it obvious. XD I was wearing a very fitted blouse on the plane, but my hair is usually cut super short, and I got an "Excuse me, sir" before I turned around and she realized I was female. It didn't bother me at all, but I thought it was pretty funny that if you can't tell, why not just go with, "Excuse me?" and drop the sir/ma'am.
AwfullyniceBS 7
So, does your voice agree with your gender?
eternal_malaise 10
OP, next time just say that it's because of the hormone treatments. :D
chicavioleta 1
Why would she explain that? Wow, how inconsiderate:(
SparklyCuntt 12
You should have kicked her in the ****. It's none of their ******* business on what gender you identify as.
Thunderstruck14 30
Getting angry because someone asks about your gender identity? Gender identity isn't something to be ashamed of! There's nothing wrong with asking someone that sort of question! Its not rude or anything. Some people are social and like talking to people, and if you're not one of those people, you can just ignore them or tell them to leave you alone. No need to be rude when someone asks a simple question. It shouldn't bother you, and if it does, that doesn't mean you can be rude to them.
thatgirlincali 13
What was the outfit exactly?