How to ask someone if they are gay politely
Support for your rights as a Queer person
Identifying as a LGBTQ+ person can sometimes lead to harassment, bullying, despise crime or discrimination (treated less by others because of who you are).
You have rights and support is accessible if you are experiencing problems.
LGBTQ+ meaning
LGBTQ+ is the word used to point to to lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming or questioning people. Including the + shows that we understand that there are more sexual orientations.
A Lesbian is a woman who is attracted to women.
A Gay person is a guy or a miss who is attracted to people who are the identical gender.
Bisexual person is attracted to both men and women.
Transgender person, (also famous as trans) is a person whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the sex they were assigned at birth.
Queer The synonyms queer has been reclaimed by both men and women to describe entity gay, or attracted to people of the same gender as their own.
Questioning describes people who are questioning or unsure of their sexual orientation.
+ recognises that ther Coming out can be very emotional for lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and homosexual (LGBTQ) people. It can be exciting or provide a tremendous sense of relief, but it also carries the risk of rejection, discrimination, harassment or even physical violence. A person who is coming out may experience a roller coaster combination of joy, fear, self-confidence, vulnerability, pride or anxiety. For a straight person, it isn’t necessarily any easier. Even straight people who encourage LGBTQ equality may still be shocked or experience awkward when their family member, friend or coworker pulls them aside to say, “I’m gay” or “I’m trans.” They may not know how to react. They may also be afraid of making the situation uncomfortable or saying something they might regret. Everyone’s experience is distinct, so there’s no script to follow when someone comes out to you. But if you’re respectful, polite and patient, you can avoid or minimize any possible tension or embarrassment by remembering the following guidelines: