No, considering that most people are. And if they aren't heterosexual, then you will probably find that out after a while if you get to know them anyway.
Poll: Is it wrong to automatically assume some is heterosexual?
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If you see a guy in America speaking English, you would assume he is American and not Canadian (unless he says aboot).
For the same reason, you are justified in assuming someone is straight unless there is evidence to the contrary.
For the same reason, you are justified in assuming someone is straight unless there is evidence to the contrary.
I certainly wouldn't say it's wrong. Social norms and whatnot, but of course making assumptions about a persons SO can be hazardous.
I try not to make any assumptions about people being straight just 'cause they act like they would be, it's like assuming someone's gay just 'cause they're displaying certain signs that are associated with homosexuals.
I try not to make any assumptions about people being straight just 'cause they act like they would be, it's like assuming someone's gay just 'cause they're displaying certain signs that are associated with homosexuals.
Completely impolite, shame on you. SO from now on, the first question in every conversation you have has to be "are you gay?". Glad i could help you.
It is no more wrong to assume someone is heterosexual than it is to assume someone likes bacon. We make these assumptions because both are majorities, the main difference being unlike homosexuality, disliking bacon is a highly immoral practice.
No it isn't. I find that people will often relate to people and (for lack of a better word) 'assume' things about people.
Like for example, I often assume that the people I talk to on Steam/IRC/whatever are white unless I know what they look like. I don't mean to but it happens anyway :/
Like for example, I often assume that the people I talk to on Steam/IRC/whatever are white unless I know what they look like. I don't mean to but it happens anyway :/
As a biological point of view it is not wrong to assume one to be heterosexual since nature depends on mammals to be heterosexual for reproduction (ok I know that women can reproduce without male and male homosexuals can use surrogate mothers to have offspring, but it needs science to overcome nature). Point being that evolution has fixed heterosexuality in our genes quite firmly.
Well, like pretty much everone else has said; heterosexuality is the norm, so there's nothing wrong with asuming someone is straight.
It's not wrong. No.
And it's not wrong because: we all make assumptions about people from ourselves. If you're straight, one of your first assumptions about strangers is going to be that they are too. It's the same way that if you're religious(of any kind) you're going to assume a stranger is as well, it's just human nature.
We project ourselves onto people we don't know, or in some cases we project our fears or own insecurities onto people we just don't know.
It's both good and bad, it's how we find friends and it's how prejudice comes to be(one way).
And it's not wrong because: we all make assumptions about people from ourselves. If you're straight, one of your first assumptions about strangers is going to be that they are too. It's the same way that if you're religious(of any kind) you're going to assume a stranger is as well, it's just human nature.
We project ourselves onto people we don't know, or in some cases we project our fears or own insecurities onto people we just don't know.
It's both good and bad, it's how we find friends and it's how prejudice comes to be(one way).
Why does it really matter? People don't find me attractive.
Depending on where I was would set my assumptions. I'm going to assume you're a homosexual at the gay bar.
Depending on where I was would set my assumptions. I'm going to assume you're a homosexual at the gay bar.
Yes, it's wrong. Freaking obvious, wow to the poll results. You shouldn't presume you know anything about someone's sexuality. Fail.
That said, it doesn't bother me. What DOES bother me is the assumption of monosexuality, which is much harder to correct.
That said, it doesn't bother me. What DOES bother me is the assumption of monosexuality, which is much harder to correct.
As much as people like to pretend profiling is a terrible thing, it is more accurate and useful than assuming the best/most desirable etc. I pick a random guy out of a crowd, chances are he is straight.
It's just math and anyone who takes it personally is well... a huge pussy. Go ahead and assume I like computers because I am overweight and have glasses. See if I care. You'd be right, I do have glasses and like computers. Hell assume I like football because I am an Australian male. See if I care. PS: you'd be wrong on that one.
It's just math and anyone who takes it personally is well... a huge pussy. Go ahead and assume I like computers because I am overweight and have glasses. See if I care. You'd be right, I do have glasses and like computers. Hell assume I like football because I am an Australian male. See if I care. PS: you'd be wrong on that one.
(1) is a false assumption. How do you know that LGBTs don't care if you assume either way?Aur0ra145 said:
How about not assuming at all? It's pretty easy to find out, usually. Make a comment about a woman. If you hear the term "partner" subbed for "girlfriend/boyfriend" more than once it's a good bet you're talking to a homosexual.
Really, would you walk up to John Waters or Ru Paul or Freddy Mercury and assume you were talking to a straight person? How about Eddie Izzard?
Also, what's with the "other" option on the pole? It's a binary yes/no question. What can 'other' possibly mean? I only ask because it's confusing and 31 people said 'other.'
More's the pityemeraldrafael said:
Joking aside why would it be wrong?
Most folk are straight, just like most people have hair, would it be offensive to assume that the poster I quoted has hair?
Even if they don't how am I to know unless they tell me?
And for that matter, why does somebodys sexuality matter unless you are trying to pick them up?
Nah, it's the norm so it's only fair to assume that. Unless the guy it's glaringly obvious and the gay is wearing a rainbow wristband and doing a rendition of "I am what I am" acapella then maybe you shoudl re-think your position but nah, it's not wrong to assume someone is in the VAST majority (what is it, 90-95% of people are straight or something?).
This is also a good point though, environment is also a factor.vxicepickxv said: