How to dress gay bar

I think it is all bs. Maybe just in the movies. Some people are neither, or both, or offended by the broadbrush classification. One of three things will happen. The person you approach walks away, or they ignore you, or they nod and you talk. If the night is young, talk is witty. I heard some European gay magazines have personal-ad pages with an elaborate system of codes.

The code would be printed on top of the page. An ad there would look something like:. Likes 03, 15 and This is really a brilliant point. The irony. And yes, I do know straight people have all kinds of creative sex — or some of you do — and heterosexuality is not, for you, a straightjacket. In a way I kind of miss them - you knew exactly what someone was into, and with a little creativity and imagination you could individualize your statement.

If they stare at me blankly I pass. If they laugh and agree I am good to go!

A girl’s modern guide to gay bar etiquette

One big problem is that people tend to make assumptions based on stereotypes. When gay men go out to a bar and looking to pick up, how do they work out the details? Do they simply ask? Is there some kind of secret code or handshake? AngelicGemma September 7,am 2. EchoKitty September 7,pm 4.

Sleeping with strangers is like a box of chocolates. Potter September 7,pm 6. AHunter3 September 9,pm 7. Amen to that. Oh wait a minute… damn! Am I eligible to get offended by it anyway? DMark September 9,pm 8.