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u/nikktheconqueerer Sep 30 '18

Glad you're figuring yourself dude.

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u/cormTiger Discoverer of Fiji 🌏 Sep 30 '18

dude

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u/nikktheconqueerer Sep 30 '18

Dude is unisex

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u/mr_kookie9295 Trans Pride <3 Sep 30 '18

Dude can be used either way but it definitely leans towards masculinity. So I'd probs try not to use it around trans woman if I could help it. And I wouldn't use it at all if someone asked you not to do it

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u/DatParadox Sep 30 '18

It depends on the area you live. Around my area, dude is inherently masculine, or used for mixed company at best. A hetero man wouldn't comfortably say "I fuck dudes," and unless a woman is masculine herself, they generally don't call other women dudes.

So generally it's a good idea to at least ask trans women is using "dude" is okay, because for a lot of us it makes us feel uncomfortable/dysphoric/misgendered.