The New you know you pass when

[lycheeblossom]

Among the gradual changes that remain inexplicably unnoticed (or willfully ignored)  by colleagues lie shifting vocal range and cadence; though I'm still presenting as male at work, the manner in which I speak has changed drastically over the last several months. This morning I greeted a client over the telephone for whom a coworker had left a message:

Her: "Somebody left a message for me this morning regarding a delivery, my name is ..."

Me: "Did they happen to leave a name? No? Any other identifying information?"

Her: "Well it wasn't *your* voice... it was definitely a man."

I've been radiant all day!

[Keaira]

At Toys'R'Us My wife and I were asked twice, "Can I help you ladies?"

Friday night  A cop was making small talk with me as I waited for my Brother-in-law to finish paying for gas and lotto tickets. I think I was passing anyway.  we discussed the weather and he asked me if my shoes were warm. When Drew was done, we left and Drew asked why I didn't wear some more manlier pants, the ones I was wearing made my butt look big. -_- butthead!

[Tristan]

I have been hit on 5 times this month at least? that's how I know I pass. weird though...

[peky]

I have been hit on 5 times this month at least? that's how I know I pass. weird though...

Cool beans!!!

[Alainaluvsu]

I have been hit on 5 times this month at least? that's how I know I pass. weird though...

I love watching guys struggle with talking to me sometimes. Then I say something back and they get a big smile on their face.... It's like, dude, I'm not that hot, grow some n.... lol.

[Tristan]

I love watching guys struggle with talking to me sometimes. Then I say something back and they get a big smile on their face.... It's like, dude, I'm not that hot, grow some n.... lol.

haha I totally agree with you. that's how I feel too.

[Kevin Peña]

I love watching guys struggle with talking to me sometimes. Then I say something back and they get a big smile on their face.... It's like, dude, I'm not that hot, grow some n.... lol.

Geez, just take the dang compliment. 

[Biscuit_Stix]

Geez, just take the dang compliment. 

I know, right! Some of you ladies are flippin' gorgeous. Speaking of which, HOLY HECK KEAIRA! I love the new avatar! Don't get me wrong, I've always liked the kind of 'geeky gamer girl' thing you had going on, but wow, I love the new look.

[crazy at the coast]

when I consistently get called honey, sweetie, dear and babe by most men that come into the store.

[Keaira]

I know, right! Some of you ladies are flippin' gorgeous. Speaking of which, HOLY HECK KEAIRA! I love the new avatar! Don't get me wrong, I've always liked the kind of 'geeky gamer girl' thing you had going on, but wow, I love the new look.

I think you actually made me blush there. Thank you for the complement.  I wasn't actually going to take a picture but I knew my parents and a lot of you hadn't  seen anything new from me in a while. So I  took a couple that turned out nicely. And I'm glad my geeky gamer girl attitude shows through ^_^

[Alainaluvsu]

I know, right! Some of you ladies are flippin' gorgeous. Speaking of which, HOLY HECK KEAIRA! I love the new avatar!

I agree! That's a great picture of you hon

Got another one - When you hand someone a bank card with your old name on it, it gets declined, he looks at it and types in all the info without a blink, not even looking back at me, and hands it back to you and still says "Sorry maam this one isn't working"

[MiaOhMya!]

I dunno what it is bout living down South, but anyone who's lived down here surely noticed how much pride some fellas take in their "shout-out" swagger...its like a game, and its played all the time round here.

Christmas Eve I was at the service station smoking while my bf ran inside. A car pulls up and fella gets out, looks and smiles...so I laughingly smiled back. Not to be outdone, his cohort puts down his window and shouts  "Whattupppp giiirrllll!?! Yeah you, you lookin fine girl how bout you let me come over and be yo'  Santa Clause this Christmas?"  Well, knowin how the game goes I told him "Ohhh, I'm so sorry love, but I need a man who wants me to be naughty, not nice.. and that man is just inside that door right there."

Omg the look on his face was priceless!! As he imitated biting his fist he then says "DAYUUMMMMMMMMM! Girl, you aight, holla at me if you change your mind, I be waitin'!!"

And so the game continues for countless girls down souf. )

[Kevin Peña]

Omg the look on his face was priceless!! As he imitated biting his fist he then says "DAYUUMMMMMMMMM! Girl, you aight, holla at me if you change your mind, I be waitin'!!"

Um... ew. 

I do not know what to do, my ego is flatter. I like him, he is one of those quiet and gentle man. He is not bad looking either. oh dear...

Well, my philosophy for decision making has always been, "Unless you can think of a reason not to, do it." 

[holly]

I've still been presenting as male at work (but only until the new year!) and I get miss and ma'am all the time. I've even had a few people call me mate or dude from behind and when I turn around they go bright red and say I'm so sorry I thought you were a guy! Definitely a big boost to the ego (especially when I'm wearing a baggy old uniform, with a male name badge and no makeup etc).

I had one customer sent to find me from another department, who asked where they could find (old name). When I said that was me she said what? That can't be you?

[Bets]

Well I can only imagine however I am looking forward to that day. Not the ticket.

[Alainaluvsu]

I went to go pick up my estrogen today and that is still prescribed under my old name, wearing a pretty androgynous jacket (not purposely). Gave her the info and she was "Ma'am, he has 1". So apparently whatever guy I was picking it up for is on estrogen

[Lucky Peach]

@Alainaluvsu: hehe, that's great! I had a fun one at the pharmacy too

I went to a different pharmacy the other day to pick up a new Rx. Went sans makeup or anything, I was feeling pretty terrible and I thought I was looking fairly androgynous, but I got a talking to about making sure that I'm not pregnant and that I don't intend to get pregnant while I'm on this new drug, even though I picked it up with my male name. Not sure how, but I'll take it

[MellowMoxxi]

  That's an awesome story

[Alainaluvsu]

Hah! awesome 

[AusBelle]

I was living in a flat at the time and I could see these people parking in my driveway where they weren't allowed to.  This got me rather pissed off, so I screamed  out the window at them and told them to park somewhere else.  I really lost it!  To my surprise they shouted up that I was a very nasty woman (and various other profanities), and then left.  Not my proudest moment, but I got a certain satisfaction from that