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Title: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: Dana Lane on September 10, 2010, 03:00:01 PM
Post by: Dana Lane on September 10, 2010, 03:00:01 PM
I have seen stories like this several times and figured it was only a matter of time before a child asks me loud in a very impressive booming voice "Are you a girl or a boy"? Today was the day. lol I was at work waiting for the elevator when a woman came in with a stroller and this boy riding in it. I could tell they were looking for a specific office and was having a difficult time figuring out where to go so I explained she had to use a phone on the wall and to dial the number that is posted by it. She said thanks and then the little boy said his peace.
I felt a bit horrified for a bit because she was already on the phone talking and there were two other people waiting for the elevator. I just smiled at him after he said it the first time. Then he asks (a bit louder) again! I smiled again and turned my head then yet again he asked (he was absolutely determined to find out if I was a boy or a girl)!. And I told him I was a girl then the elevator opened up and I got on.
I found this to be an uncomfortable situation but at the same time (and more so later) found it incredibly innocent and adorable. The boy really didn't know if I was a boy or girl so he asked. My voice is what probably threw him off. I still need to work on that!
Just thought I would share!
I felt a bit horrified for a bit because she was already on the phone talking and there were two other people waiting for the elevator. I just smiled at him after he said it the first time. Then he asks (a bit louder) again! I smiled again and turned my head then yet again he asked (he was absolutely determined to find out if I was a boy or a girl)!. And I told him I was a girl then the elevator opened up and I got on.
I found this to be an uncomfortable situation but at the same time (and more so later) found it incredibly innocent and adorable. The boy really didn't know if I was a boy or girl so he asked. My voice is what probably threw him off. I still need to work on that!
Just thought I would share!
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: Colleen Ireland on September 10, 2010, 03:05:30 PM
Post by: Colleen Ireland on September 10, 2010, 03:05:30 PM
Kids do say the darndest things, don't they? :D But that's what makes them so cute! And their natural curiosity will not be denied. Sounds like you handled it pretty well, but girl, do yourself a favor and be a little more self-confident! You look fantastic. I'm sure he had no trouble accepting your answer.
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: azSam on September 10, 2010, 03:11:16 PM
Post by: azSam on September 10, 2010, 03:11:16 PM
Awww. That's kinda cute. But I can only imagine the terror you must've felt when you were confronted with the question. I would be terrified! I would probably answer with, "Well, what do you think?"
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: Dana Lane on September 10, 2010, 06:25:02 PM
Post by: Dana Lane on September 10, 2010, 06:25:02 PM
Quote from: Colleen Ireland on September 10, 2010, 03:05:30 PM
Kids do say the darndest things, don't they? :D But that's what makes them so cute! And their natural curiosity will not be denied. Sounds like you handled it pretty well, but girl, do yourself a favor and be a little more self-confident! You look fantastic. I'm sure he had no trouble accepting your answer.
I am very self confident. I am not stealth or anything. It just put me on the spot and I didn't know how to react to it. :) But he did seem satisfied with my answer! lol..i like that kid. he is going to be one smart cookie.
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: Samantha_Peterson on September 10, 2010, 06:51:53 PM
Post by: Samantha_Peterson on September 10, 2010, 06:51:53 PM
lol XD I'm sorry that it made you feel uncomfortable but it was kinda cute ^_^ You did handle it very nicely though. That kid will DEFINITELY grow up to be an accepting individual, I think ^_^
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: Julie Marie on September 10, 2010, 07:04:23 PM
Post by: Julie Marie on September 10, 2010, 07:04:23 PM
I guess you now know what to do when a little kid asks you a question. ANSWER THEM! :D
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: E on September 10, 2010, 07:06:34 PM
Post by: E on September 10, 2010, 07:06:34 PM
Quote from: SamanthaFLA on September 10, 2010, 03:11:16 PMI've had that question before, and answered exactly that.
Awww. That's kinda cute. But I can only imagine the terror you must've felt when you were confronted with the question. I would be terrified! I would probably answer with, "Well, what do you think?"
Of course, my voice is male, so that answered that. It was also long before I realized I was trans.
Title: Re: Are you a "boy" or a "girl"? Asked the little boy
Post by: sarahm on September 10, 2010, 10:31:49 PM
Post by: sarahm on September 10, 2010, 10:31:49 PM
Kids have one heck of an imagination. When I was presenting as male, before hormones. This little girl said "Thanks Ma`am" to me... I had excess facial hair growth lol. I wouldnt worry too much about it. If I am put into that situation, I would just laugh and say, "Well... What do you think I am Huh?" in a silly voice.