One of the well-known members of the LGBTQIA+ community, KaladKaren, gave her thoughts on the issue between a waiter and a writer.
In her Facebook post, KaladKaren admitted that she was also sometimes being addressed as ‘sir’ in public, but she didn’t make any harsh response to those people.
According to her, it was a fact that people would sometimes address a member of the LGBT incorrectly.
“Sometimes, I still get called “sir”… but I know how to choose my battles. When this happens, most of the time, I just smile, be the bigger person, and let it pass,” she said.
“Sometimes I answer in jest, “ikaw naman kuya/ate, ang ganda ko naman pong sir” sabay tawanan kami or sometimes I seriously ask them, ” kapag nakabihis babae pwede tawagin lang na ‘ma’am’ or ‘miss’, if you’re not sure po, pwede sila tanungin,” she added.
She believed that it was only natural for people to make mistakes, and they must be approached correctly.
“Sadly, not 100% aware of how to use the right pronouns. As members of the community, I believe it is our responsibility to educate others about this. We have to let them understand the importance of using the right pronouns for every SOGIE. But educate properly. People commit mistakes… I do also,” she said.
“I believe, being kind makes us emphathize more with other people. Let’s love and respect one another,” she added.
