Public scrutiny of t women

[Rantsalot]

Wow its been so long since I've posted a thread and I guess its because I'm becoming more picky in what I'd like to talk about when it relates to providing something of value and meaning. Enough of me rambling. Let us focus on the topic at hand.

Recently I witnessed something that I hadn't seen in a long time. I was at a grocery store and saw a lesbian couple just shopping for goods. Nothing special, every day people doing every day things. If you're wondering how I knew they were lesbians well, there were some give aways, like them holding hands and they did sneak one peck kiss as well. I'd estimate they were in there 30's. Either they were lesbians or just being very very friendly. Like I said though they acted and looked just like everyone else, minding their own business doing whatever.

To continue, I glanced at the couple for a few seconds then I looked away without a care and just went about my business until suddenly I heard behind me laughter from 3 guys. They were quite possibly in their late teens -early 20's. They were spewing out every insulting name in the book about these girls. Oh no, they didn't say anything directly to them no no no, they as most ignorant people acted cowardly and kept in a huddle like formation as they slowly followed the women making snide remarks amongst themselves.

That's where this story ends as after a few minutes these guys had their "fun" and lost interest they left the place laughing hysterically. I was going to say something to these guys but they were quick in leaving. Soon as they left the grocers they hopped the bus and were gone.

Now this brings me to t women. Through all my visits in TO not once have I personally encountered this kind of behavior towards them. I've even had the pleasure of proudly going out with a few girls to get something to eat or shop and have yet to witness it. Yes, I will admit I've seen people give curious stares but thats all. Never have I heard or seen anyone act up against a t woman, that is, at least, in TO. Is TO a more friendly city than other places or is it pretty much the same like everywhere else?

I'd hope that of the girls who read this some would share positive and negative stories they have about certain past scenarios. A few girls have even graciously told me of such things but its not my place to share them, that I'll leave to them if they wish. The point? To give everyone a better understanding of what day to day life can be for a t woman. Is it harder? Easier? The same?

Let's wait and see.

[Christina]

Wow its been so long since I'v posted a thread and I guess its because I'm becoming more picky in what I'd like to talk about with providing something of value and meaning bu enough of me rambling. Let us focus on the topic at hand.

Recently I witnessed something that I hadn't seen in a long time. I was at a grocery store and saw a lesbian couple just shopping for good. Nothing special, every day people doing every day things. If you're wondering how I knew they were lesbians well, there were some give aways, like them holding hands and they did sneak one peck kisses as well. I'd estimate they were in there 30's. Either they were lesbians or just being very very friendly. Like I said though they acted and looked just like everyone else, minding their own business doing whatever.

To continue, I glanced at the couple for a few seconds then I looked away without a care and just went about my business until suddenly I heard behind me laughter from 3 guys. They were quite possibly in their late teens -early 20's. They were spewing out every insulting name in the book about these girls. Oh no, they didn't say anything directly to them no no no, they as most ignorant people acted cowardly and kept in a huddle like formation as they slowly followed the women making snide remarks amongst themselves.

That's where this story ends as after a few minutes these guys had there "fun" and lost interest left the place laughing hysterically. I was going to say something to these guys but they were quick in leaving. Soon as they left the grocers they hopped the bus and were gone.

Now this brings me to t women. Through all my visits in TO not once have I personally encountered this kind of behavior towards them. I've even had the pleasure of proudly going out with a few girls to get something to eat or shop and have yet to witness it. Yes, I will admit I've seen people give curious stares but thats all. Never have I heard or seen anyone act up against a t woman that is at least in TO. Is TO a more friendly city than other places or is it pretty much the same like everywhere else>

I'd hope that of the girls who read this some would share positive and negative stories they have about certain past scenarios. A few girls have even graciously told me of such things but its not my place to share them, that I'll leave to them if they wish. The point? To give everyone a better understanding of what day to day life can be for a t woman. Is it harder? Easier? The same?

Let's wait and see.

When you taking me out ?? lol

[sunshine]

It really depends

I believe that everyone should be able to be out in public without being singled out because of sexual orientation, gender, race, culture, appearance. Most of that is out of their control. They were born that way. No choice involved. To pick on someone because of one of these things is just nasty and insensitive.

In Canada, I have found that most people believe in the same thing. People are polite and respectful. There is an effort to be civil with other people. But that is not always the case.

I don't want to be specific because I don't want this thread to be hijacked into a blame fest, but I think it is noteworthy that some cultures do not support this view. Some cultures hold as axiomatic that some people deserve respect and others deserve to be ridiculed, targetted, or worse.

To answer Rantsalot's question, it really depends on who it is. As far as young people go, it takes a while to learn to accept others. The point really gets across when they themselves become the target. But not always. Culture colours everything we see and do.

I think that if you speak up when you see something like that - bring it out in the open - the guilty party becomes aware that they are being offensive. Usually. But some will not be able to see it and will lump you in with the target of their sneers. I usually speak up.

If I am the target, I do not tolerate it and I tend to get quite loud about it. The people who treat others with disrespect should really look at themselves in the mirror more often than they do. How many times has it happened that I get sour looks from someone who is herself not the most pefect creature on the planet. It usually does not take too much effort to find some flaw in the offensive party and to turn it back on them. Usually, they don't like that one bit and scurry away like roaches in the sunlight.

Sunshine

[insync2you]

Calgary Date

Good morning Rantsalot and Howdy, I have taken out a Lady on a Luncheon in fact we have an outting scheduled for this Friday here in Calgary. Now this individual is quite stunning and in most situations most Calgarians would be hard pressed to realize she is a shemale. At the worlds largest coffee chain I did not notice any undue attention or remarks to the young lady but in fairness my focus was soley on her and we had a great time with wonderful conversation and some quality time away from her escort business which I trust she enjoyed. (Going out again so it could not be all bad) Alberta gets branded as a bunch or "red necks" but when you look at the social demographics from the Federal Government we are the most ethnic diverse city in Canada. Add that to the highest pre-capita of Canadians who attend religious services on a regular basis perhaps we are becoming more tolerant or just plain aware of the differences between people. Now I would have said something to those rowdy youths ten years ago but in society today - but in metropolitian centres, keeping your comments to oneself in a prudent action considering the risk of getting in there faces. My thoughts