Ask the Transperson

[Pamela]

Originally Posted by tw

Can you really identify a transgender person from others? Or only see the fewer that are in transition?

Yes, I can generally tell us from our cisgendered kin. After staring in the mirror at myself and noting all the shortcomings and differences, I have a practiced eye for the techniques that we use to blend in. I can usually (but not always) spot one of my sister's "tells". But it should be noted that they can also spot mine. Etiquette demands that I not notice and continue as normal. I do, however, offer the secret handshake and wink. LOL

Pamela