My hetero colleagues think I'm lusting after them in the men's room. Should I tell them off? - Queerty
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from Queerty4 months ago
What you're experiencing sounds like a case of plain ole' ignorance that queer people have been dealing with for decades. Many still hold outdated and stereotypical views about what it means to be gay.
Queertyhttps://www.queerty.com/my-hetero-colleagues-think-im-lusting-after-them-in-the-mens-room-should-i-tell-them-off-20240920
Some straight guys, even though they're not into every woman they see, still assume that if you're gay, you've got to be into him. This ignorance perpetuates uncomfortable dynamics.
Queertyhttps://www.queerty.com/my-hetero-colleagues-think-im-lusting-after-them-in-the-mens-room-should-i-tell-them-off-20240920
Some also theorize that straight guys can get uncomfortable or defensive around gay guys because they have questions about their own sexuality. This can lead to misguided assumptions and jokes.
Queertyhttps://www.queerty.com/my-hetero-colleagues-think-im-lusting-after-them-in-the-mens-room-should-i-tell-them-off-20240920
Homophobia plays a role, but a lot of these interactions stem from a lack of knowledge or exposure to queer culture, resulting in frustrating experiences for gay individuals.
Queertyhttps://www.queerty.com/my-hetero-colleagues-think-im-lusting-after-them-in-the-mens-room-should-i-tell-them-off-20240920
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