BeachSt Coastal Virginia
10/23/14 7:51 am
I don't see why it would be rude, as long as it's not asked in an evil way. It's like asking what your race is. It doesnt matter, but it's not rude. They're just curious.
KAnne Atlantic City, NJ
10/22/14 11:53 pm
Very, unless you're close and the topic comes up. Or if your looking to start a relationship but suspect disinterest. Otherwise, I can't see how it's relevant. I don't take kindly to acquaintances asking even though I am open about my orientation.
TomLaney1 Jesus is Lord
10/22/14 11:09 pm
No. You pretty much have to know so you can avoid offending them.i know what you're going to say, and you're right, but I'm being honest. I don't want to offend.
persuader
10/22/14 6:43 pm
No. I wouldn't ask, however. I prefer don't ask don't tell. But Barack Obama took care of that. Ask away! Talk away, if you want.
RVA Uptown, Fan District, RVA
10/22/14 5:59 pm
I saw a customer drunk at a bar one night (she was, I was not). She asked if I was gay, because she found out I was 27 and single. I found it pretty awkward, but I politely said, no I am not. It's just not polite to ask an acquaintance, in my view.
cyanospool The Deep North
10/22/14 5:11 pm
I don't personally get offended by it, but I do think it's generally rude. Because it shouldn't really be relevant info to you unless you're interested in them sexually, in which case there are many more polite ways of propositioning someone.
CudOfCow Oregon
10/22/14 4:53 pm
I dont think its fair to assume or ask. Its rude because it puts people on the spot. Being gay is just a made up term anyhow. We are attracted to whoever we are attracted to. I think people need to get over it.
Krystina Let Freedom Reign
10/22/14 2:33 pm
Doesn't bother me. In fact, I prefer it if people ask because I'm bi and that's not typically obvious. Also, those who ask about sexual orientation are more likely to be more open minded about those that aren't straight.
swervin Maryland
10/22/14 2:25 pm
No, why would it be? If I was gay and thought another guy was hot, I would ask him if he was gay before I embarrassed myself by asking out a straight man.
bethanyq Ess Eff
10/22/14 1:30 pm
Depends on the context. If it's like "dude, are you gay?" for no discernible reason, that's probably rude. But if it's more "hey, we've never talked about this so apologies if I'm making the wrong assumption, but I have this amazing attractive single
kermie gaytopia
10/22/14 1:27 pm
Just bluntly, yeah, it seems rude to me. I think it's okay, after talking about your partner, to say something like "tell me about your partner." And allow that person to say as much as they feel comfortable.
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