16 Intriguing Questions Straight People Have About LGBTQ People (But Are Too Afraid To Ask)

"Straight folks often lack knowledge about the LGBTQ+ lifestyle. A user asked on a forum, "Any burning questions about the LGBTQ+ community?" These were the top queries."

HOW DO I SUPPORT?

"My daughter (15) came out last month. As her dad, how do I support her? I've been a friend to many LGBTQ+ people but need to be more for my daughter. Am I overthinking it?"

ARE THINGS GETTING BETTER?

"Do you feel equality is improving, becoming as 'normal' as any relationship or lifestyle?"

COMPLIMENTING A GUY

“Do you ever feel nervous when you compliment a guy’s looks or flirt with them because you think they might be straight and get super angry?”

IS IT POSSIBLE NOT TO BE ATTRACTED TO ANYONE?

“I am not straight, but I don’t know what I am. How do I figure this out? Is it possible not to be attracted to anyone?”

ARE YOU ANNOYED?

“Are you annoyed when people ask you a lot of questions? Or any at all?”

LOTS OF MIXED FEELINGS

“How did you figure out that you weren’t straight? Cause I’ve been having a lot of mixed feelings of my own, and I’m not sure how to feel ( I’m a guy).”

SECRET MEETINGS

“Where do they have their secret meetings, and what food do they eat?”

WHO DECIDES?

“Who decides what goes into LGBTQ and what doesn’t? Who decides in the order of, don’t know what to call them identities?”

HOW DO YOU DIFFERENTIATE?

"For lesbians, how do you distinguish between romantic attraction and friendship towards women? Often, I can't tell if I'm attracted or just seeking friendship."

BISEXUAL-PHOBIA IN THE COMMUNITY

“Why is there so much Bisexual-Phobia in the community? Genuinely wonder because I consider myself Bisexual.”

HOW TO TRANSLATE NEO PRONOUNS?

“Have you ever wondered how to translate neo pronouns/they/them into gendered languages like German, etc? My mind always gets a blue screen while thinking about this.”

COMPANIES CHANGING LOGOS

“What do you think about pride and the moment when every company changes their logo to a rainbow?”

CAN STRAIGHT PEOPLE ATTEND PRIDE?

"My wife accepted her bisexuality post-marriage. We're monogamous and I support her. She wants to participate in Pridefest but fears judgment. Can I attend with her to combat bisexual erasure?"

DIFFICULTIES COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET

“Is it difficult coming out of the closet? Like, for very religious families?”

THE BEST TERM TO IDENTIFY THEM

“Out of habit and respect, I tend to say yes sir or yes, ma’am. Is there another term for those who identify as they/them?”

IS IT OFFENSIVE TO MENTION CHANGE?

"My brother is trans and began hormones. Is it offensive to say his voice is more manly now or that he's passing better?"

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