[Closed] Should you say hi and be friendly ?

That is a sweet gesture and a sign of recognition that you gave. I don't think I would dare to do this. I don't trust strangers very easily. But sometimes I surprise myself with these things.

I voted 'no' because I'm already married to someone amazing, and because of the way the question was phrased. I'm also an introvert, so... there's that. All that aside, I'm always open to make friends and meet new and interesting people, and if I'm en femme I will always respond to friendliness. I never want to come across as standoffish, but as an introvert I worry that I'm often read that way.

I’ve been in the situation a couple of times, but it’s hard to know what to do.  I’ve wanted to say hi and to give support but worried about embarrassing the person.  So I’ve note approached them at all, but I subsequently regrets that I did not simply say hello.

Christine

I would probably not say something to someone just passing me on the street, but I might say something to someone helping me in the store. But it would be more of a compliment, and not a recognition of their gender or gender expression. And I'm pretty sure I would not give my female name to a random person.

On the other hand, my Torrid account is linked with my (obviously) male email address. When I buy something in the store and they ask if the email is right, I will tell them yes.

Yes and no.

In a local grocery store, there is a cashier who has very unusual eyebrows. I have never seen any like them before. I can't tell if they are implants or whether she trims them, so I really want to ask about them - some day. I haven't even tried yet because I don't want to embarrass her or something.

I did this, once, with a nurse in a hospital. She had well shaped eyebrows and I attempted to compliment her by saying something. I quickly realized that I shouldn't have.

Otherwise, in general, there is nothing wrong with striking up a conversation with someone. The question is about the subject of the conversation, how personal it is, so I voted yes.

I am too shy and insecure to do it. Generally I am very distrustful of strangers. I have received many blows that have taught me to be cautious. Maybe hypervigilant.

However, life is unpredictable.

Yeah, in this confusing world I find it difficult to figure out how to address people. Unfortunately, a sincere compliment can go very wrong. 

I would treat them no different than any other person.  If they are friendly, I would be the same way in return.   If they are more reserved, I would respect that also.   

I said "no", but I think it is entity situational dependant. At the checkout counter, it is fine to engage in some general chitchat and see where it goes. Walking up to a random stranger on the sidewalk and making such a comment, probably not.

Recently I was out en femme and saw another CD/teams woman who was just going about her business. Sure, I would love to stop and chat, but she was doing her own thing. I made eye contact and smiled, but went about my own business. Had we been and a party with people mingling, I would have said hello.

You can sometimes tell be a person's demeanor if they seem approachable but the most I would do is either just smile or give her a compliment on something. If she responded, I would be friendly and chat a little. I would however be reluctant to give out much personal information.

Absolutely and always! In either mode, I'd suggest that you don't come across truly interesting people all that often, so don't miss an opportunity to meet one!

In your exact situation, guy-me would have had a reserved approach, but Melodee would likely have driven the customers behind her to distraction as I chatted Cindy up. lol

Barbie this is such a sweet and  heartwarming story, I truly love what you did. Small kindnesses can go along way, I bet you made her day! Good for you

I'm so glad you posted this!

I've been in similar situations several times and had no idea what to say or do. The hard part was how to walk that fine line between showing appreciation vs avoiding coming off as creepy. Your post was a really good perspective and the way you commented to the cashier was very thoughtful.

Anytime I have seen another girl like us out and about I wanted to meet them but I don’t know what to say. I think it would be a great way to make a new friend.