How do you respond to people, in real life, who insult you cause of your sexuality?

Question

just ignore them or do you fight back?

Answer 1

It depends.  

If they don't know they're being insulting, I will usually point it out to them in a polite and respectful way.  Some people just don't know any better.  

However, if they're intentionally insulting, I'll come out with fists blazing.  "Ever had a 'f@gg0t' kick your a$$?"

Answer 2

Ignore -

I don't have to fight back, because I keep my sexual preferences private.

Answer 3

Honestly I wouldn't care what people say,think or tell me about me afterall not everyone agrees with everyone so I just ignore or simply act like I don't care (laugh or something) that usually pisses them off

Answer 4

I just wish bad karma on them and when something bad happen to them. I feel that pay back has been done.  

Answer 5

It depends on what  they say. If it's like something super stereotypical and it's like the same dumb insults that everyone says then I ignore it. But if it's directed towards me personally then I fight back.

Answer 6

I've only ever had to deal with a few homophobic people in my life, but when I come in contact with them, I fight. They can't really counter anything I say, mainly because I'm an amazing debater/have an actual vocabulary.

But, see. Anyone saying things about homosexuality is just closed-minded. And if they bring up religion. Well. You can still beat them, because most points against homosexuality are utterly senseless.

Answer 7

fight.

they always think we are punks and won't fight or can't fight back until they are layed out on the side walk with a black eye.

Answer 8

I am in the closet because i think my sexuality is my own private business and if I advertise it, I am asking for opinions and responses. I plan to stay in the closet forever. what ever happened to having aprivate life in this country

Answer 9

depends what the situation is, if i can i will ignore them, but i will fight back if they take it to far...

Answer 10

Depending on the severity of the comment and if they continue after a while. It didn't really make sense because he insulted me for being g*y even though I'm not. I try to ignore these people or just tell them to shut up but sometimes they don't go away. Worst thing that's ever happened is the guy actually started physically threatening me and tried to pull me out of me seat. Since he started physically touching me I had the legal right to swing kick him in the head. He got hurt and fell down then I left. The guy was probably drunk though.

Answer 11

box the ugly faces off them with a solid jab in the nose.

Answer 12

I used to get real angry and scream and make a big scene.  Then I grew up.

It was almost always a woman who made an issue of it.  My response: "Why?  Are you interested?  What are you doing tonight after work?"  (Yeah, I know, it was still immature, but it beat a screaming fit.)  No woman never brought it up a second time.

Most of the time, the guys just asked to watch, and a 'No' was sufficient for them.  One guy started droning on about how it was a sin.  I told him his wife didn't think so.  He said he didn't believe me.  I told him to bring her over to my place and we'll see about that.  He never brought it up again.

You just have to hit them softly where they're vulnerable, usually in their own sexual insecurity.  But it's much easier if the issue never comes up in the first place.

Answer 13

I fight back but I am kind of sensitive and I cry allot =[

Answer 14

I try to make them feel more uncomfortable by flirting with them more.

Answer 15

Hello,

Nothing. I do not get in that situation as I keep my sexuality or any quirks and quarks to myself both on the street and in the bedroom.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 16

well to tell you the truth there is no answer to this question..i just came out last year to absolutely everyone and i've come into contact with alot of homophobic people..but there's nothing you can do..unless they touch you then all u can do is keep ur head up..they want you to feel ashamed so dont give them the satisfaction..sometimes you're gonna get to the point where u wanna kill somebody but just remember that you're not the only one..

Answer 17

i usually blow them off, but if they insult me to a point that it is extremely rude and inappropriate i fight back.  

Answer 18

If somebody just calls me a "******" or something in the hallway, I make a smirk at them.

If somebody follows me around saying it, I kick there a** into the wall.

If somebody makes even the slightest hint of g*y bashing around me when i'm with my friends, they get their a** kicked until there entire body is black and blue.

fun fun.

Answer 19

I usally fight back.

Answer 20

Depends on my mood...

If I'm agitated, I fight back.

Most of the time I use humor.

e.g., some schmucks screaming "d**e" out car window at me, I wave like crazy and yell " 'sup, breeder?"

Answer 21

Depends on how blatant or insulting the insult is....but I tend to ignore it : )

Answer 22

I don't.  Just Live your life and be the best g*y man you can be!!  In the long run, we win that way!!!  :@)

Answer 23

i always say something back, i tell them dont knock somethin unless you try it and i'll reassure them that i dont want them at all... by a long shot.

Answer 24

I live in San Francisco... so I rarely stumble upon ignorant people like that, but if I do I would fight back... less fighting and more( i know not a word lol). deignorantizing

Answer 25

i ignore them or blow them a kiss.