That’s right. “No” is
gender irrelevant. It doesn’t matter if you’re straight, or LGBT. It doesn’t
matter if you’re approaching a guy as a guy, a girl as a girl, or in a more
traditional manner. If the other party isn’t interested, stop. The rules don’t
change just because you’re living an alternative or a traditional life-style.
And you’re not exempt for any reason! Respect, politeness, and kindness doesn’t
change with your sexuality.
Respect is a vital aspect
for any society. And respect begins one on one. Respect then grows from there
to up to country to country. Respect, of course, works both ways. If you’re a
straight guy/gal, and you’re approached by another guy/gal, just polity state
you’re not interested or you’re straight, or whatever, just be polite about it.
If he/she becomes
aggressive, that of course changes the narrative, but there’s still plenty of
room for politeness. I’ve been approached many times over the years, and by and
large the guys have been very civil in their behavior. A simple and polite, “I’m
not gay,” usually is enough. But, as they say, “There’s always one in every
crowd.” Each circumstance should be handled accordingly. With that said, I’ve
never had to resort to any kind of violence.
Respect, politeness, and
kindness, in my opinion, should be everyone’s first life-style choice. Beyond
that, people will always congregate with people that are like minded. It may
take a while to find each other, but eventually life sorts itself out.
May you be filled with
the blessings of respect, politeness and kindness.
David E. Gonzales
