Transsexual problems never seem to end. Everyone seems to be chasing the dream of complete perfection. When one problem gets solved or downplayed, six other problems spring up Hydra like. I hope that I am not being rude but it seems to me that American transsexuals may be behind this. Americans as every non American knows appear to believe with a near religious devotion that physical, psychological and moral perfection is not only possible but desirable. All you need is $$$ £££ and if you don't have the money for such things it is because you are stupid and lazy. It is the old "Log cabin to White House" way of thinking which appears to be entirely American. It is most definitely NOT my intention to be offensive. I am just suggesting that maybe we try to be more accepting of our limitations and not seek unrealistic perfection at the price of our peace of mind
What sparked this mini-rant off was 'coughing like a man' written by the OP. I think that it is more likely to be a class difference in coughing rather than a gender one per se. I was in a middle-class supermarket when I was startled by the depth,loudness and coarseness of someone clearing their throat. I quickly looked around and what did I see? Who made that basso profondo, chain-smoking grizzly bear, throat clearing? It was a girl aged 17-18. She was as wide as she was tall and although it is very snobbish to say so she was obviously from a poor background judging from her clothes and body language.
I do appreciate that this is a one-off anecdotal example but don't think that all women are delicate, shy, unobtrusive creatures who would rather die than commits even the least noticeable vulgar act.
P.S. I have edited this post to make my meaning clearer and to add qualifiers to downplay potentially offensive statements.
