One netizen, however, had to endure insults and mockery from her friends because of her appearance.
Because shes more masculine-presenting than the average straight woman, her friends automatically assumed shes alesbian.
So, sheasked the Internetwhether her getting mad and yelling at them at a restaurant was warranted or not.
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u/florie_alessia recounted in her post how she insisted several times that she doesnt find her friends words funny.
She tells Bored Panda that after two years offriendship, she didnt expect this from them.
Ive literally always stated I was straight.
The Redditor usually doesnt feel pressured to explain or correct others when theymisgenderher because of her appearance or style.
Once, I said something about a man I found attractive, and a friend went: What?
I thought you were a lesbian.
I said Im not, and we laughed it off.
One friend from the group, however, possibly crossed the line.
They sent the OP a link to anLGBTQ+center and advised that she get help.
I just wish they would move on from this instead of still believing Im a lesbian.
Ultimately, u/florie_alessia hopes other people can be more thoughtful in their personal lives after reading her story.
This wouldnt have happened if it werent so normalized to make assumptions about someones identity.
But how about not assuming anything and not commenting on peoples sexual orientation at all?
While the friends mightve thought they were allies, their behavior was actually deeply rooted in stereotyping.
Assuming someones gender or sexuality based on someones appearance is rooted in outdated stereotypes,GLAADAmbassadorSyd StephensontoldElite Daily.
Just dont do it.
Some people might not realize how hurtful it is when someone stereotypes you because of the way you look.
Especially when those people say they are your friends.
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