people who say "thats a pity" when they find out you are trans.

[tekla]

I don't think you have to read too many posts on here to find out that: "Oh that's awesome, how great for you" is not exactly the right thing to say either.  What exactly is it that you would have them say?

[Lee]

Ideally, "oh, okay" and then continuing on thinking of you as your correct gender without making it an issue.
Hey, I'm an optimist.

[Yakshini]

I have gotten, "Oh, that sucks. You were really hot as a chick, too" as a reaction to finding out I am trans. Not sure if I should have been offended or not...