What should you wear to work if you’re nonbinary?

The Seattle Times ^ | Jan. 15, 2023 | Shane O’Neill

[Salman]

What should you wear to work if you’re nonbinary?

It may not be the most pressing question that gender-nonconforming people face on the job, but with approximately 1.2 million LGBTQ+ Americans identifying as nonbinary, employers and employees alike are exploring what professional attire can look like.

“I think people treat me with more dignity when I dress more masculinely, but people are way nicer to me when I dress more femininely,” said El Layla Johnson, 33, a former restaurant server who is now a therapist.

For Johnson, getting dressed for work has been a struggle since adolescence.

“I just feel like there’s a manual or rule book that people receive and that my copy got lost in the mail,” Johnson said.

Johnson recalled regularly crying while getting dressed for work at an upscale restaurant in Seattle. It wasn’t just that they found the restaurant’s dress code to be ugly. Johnson had a hard time finding clothes that fit at all.

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[Monkey Face]

Errands acccomplished! Movie watched! All two hours and 55 minutes of it.

I had forgotten the surprise ending, but it was worth it. Wikipedia has some good info on it, including where it was filmed.

I’m hoping you feel better in the morning!

[Tax-chick]

[Monkey Face]

What a sqweet face that is! And what big ears it has! LOL!

Good morning. Did you have a good night? And are you feeling any better this morning?

I woke up for the usual reasons, but I was having some very interesting dreams and was in that netherworld between being asleep and being awake, and just couldn’t rouse myself, no matter how awful I was feeling.

Anyway, the pain won and here I am! Ready to start a new day but not really wanting to just yet. Nothing is planned so there is no rush.

Well, except for Charlie’s letter. The mail carrier is coming earlier these days, coming around noon to 1300, so I can’t lollygag too long.

[Monkey Face]

Happy Friday, Wordle Epople!

I hope your weekend plans are firming up and that part of them includes relaxing with another game of Wordle.

Here’s today’s effort:

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(If you want on or off the Wordle Player ping list, please let me know.”

[ArGee]

Good morning. Happy Friday!

What a difference a week makes. Last Friday we had temps in the -20 fs range. Today I walked the Princess in almost 40 fs. She’s glad her visit to the groomer is today, not last Friday.

I haven’t solved the Wordle yet. I’m a bit stumped. But I’m sure it will come to me.

Now it’s off to the races before the weekend.

[riri]

I had a meeting the other day and one of the managers, I noticed, started to refer to her daughter. (or son, I forget which way it was going)

And she said, later, she/he was trans and she was trying really hard to get used to referring to this person in the proper pronoun.

Funny, how stuff like that changes your perception of a person. Now when I interact with her, I think of her in a whole different light. Like something very off must be going on in her house.

[Monkey Face]

Lucky you, riri, you’ve managed to find the current Undead Thread! You’re most welcome to stay and visit. It’s become a General Chat Thread, now, but lately we’ve been adding our daily Wordle game scores.

I’ll be glad to add your name to either ping list or none, if such is your choice, but know that you would be a welcome addition to either!

FReegrads,

‘Face

;o]

[zzeeman]

I saw an article a few days ago saying that they are using new regulations to basically eliminate the existing gas stoves, and introduce ones that will cost more and won’t work as well...

😡

[zzeeman]

I am glad that you enjoyed the movie!

[zzeeman]

Good Friday Morning!

I was able to stop sneezing (allergies!) long enough to catch a ride on my regular four train today...

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[ArGee]

I'm from the government and I'm here to help ruin your life.

[ArGee]

I took a lot longer at this than I should have.

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[zzeeman]

That is exactly right... sadly...

[zzeeman]

Yes, some days they come very quickly... almost jump off the screen at you... other days, it is a struggle session...

[ArGee]

This week my 5s have pulled away from my 3s. Maybe next week my 3s can catch back up. They were tied for about a day once.

[Tax-chick]

Afternoon. We’ve been doing Things today.

[Monkey Face]

As have I!

FS came by and I went with him on a couple errands. Strange thing, that. I can’t help but wonder what’s up.

Since then, I’ve taken advantage of the rain and gloom to watch TV. As I usually do in the afternoon because my body often prevents me from concentrating later in the day.

So how are you feeling?

I think I might be coming down with something and I don’t want to. If I am, it means there is a good chance that I’ve already transmitted it to my FS and he has to work next week, regardless.

[Tax-chick]

I’m feeling much better than yesterday, although still congested. Hopefully, we’re all about done with it.

[Monkey Face]

Wonderful! I love improvements! I hope it continues until you’re back to full health.

I’ve been coughing my head off this afternoon, as well as sneezing, which I seldom do. My first clues that something isn’t right. I’ll use the usual remedies and hope it’s just a passing thing, but I’ll know more by morning.

See you then!

[Tax-chick]

I had a lot of sneezing. It has pretty much stopped. I hope you have a good night!