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- How do I make myself more approachable to people who are LGBT?
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Demonstrate that you are comfortable with topics related to sexual
orientation and that you are supportive of LGBT concerns. Be
sensitive to the assumptions you make about people and try not to
assume that everyone you interact with is heterosexual, that they
have opposite-sex partners, etc. Try to use inclusive
language; for example, avoid use of pronouns that assume the sex of
someone’s partners or friends, or use inclusive examples that
specifically use LGBT topics. Be a role model by letting
others know that you don’t appreciate homophobic jokes or remarks;
when you hear these kinds of jokes or remarks, confront them.
Make yourself knowledgeable about LGBT concerns by reading books or
attending a meeting or activity sponsored by a LGBT organization.
