What may be a bigger factor is that the body language of someone feeling uncomfortable is noticed and reciprocated empathetically by someone who empathises with you, automatically.
Genuine question - I don’t actually know how to signal allyship without looking like I’m pandering or being weird. I dress pretty professional/plainly on transit and figure a trans pin would be of place because I don’t have any other backpack decorations. Are there subtle things you guys and girls have seen that sends a positive message in a subtle way?
Honestly, when it comes to public transit, just don’t stare at us or treat us any differently. If you do have more direct communication with someone, you only need to signal allyship when it contextually makes sense, or when you think they actively need the allyship. Offering help at the right time is the sort of ally opportunity you should look out for. Other than that, just being cool, nonjudgmental person is all you need to worry about. If you’re chill vulnerable people will trust you.
What may be a bigger factor is that the body language of someone feeling uncomfortable is noticed and reciprocated empathetically by someone who empathises with you, automatically.
Genuine question - I don’t actually know how to signal allyship without looking like I’m pandering or being weird. I dress pretty professional/plainly on transit and figure a trans pin would be of place because I don’t have any other backpack decorations. Are there subtle things you guys and girls have seen that sends a positive message in a subtle way?
Honestly, when it comes to public transit, just don’t stare at us or treat us any differently. If you do have more direct communication with someone, you only need to signal allyship when it contextually makes sense, or when you think they actively need the allyship. Offering help at the right time is the sort of ally opportunity you should look out for. Other than that, just being cool, nonjudgmental person is all you need to worry about. If you’re chill vulnerable people will trust you.
Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it.