Andrea James

The Advocate: Don't Tick Off Trans

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Let’s say you’re at work, a social setting, or political event, and a real live transgender person says “Hi!” You don’t want to say anything wrong since you recall the tedious questions and responses you’ve endured about your sexuality, but you want to appear interested and engaged. Thankfully, there’s etiquette for talking to trans people. Here’s a look at questions to avoid. Trans people will thank you for it.

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http://www.advocate.com/news/2007/12/03/don39t-tick-trans