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Generally, you can't be sure of another person's sexual orientation as only the individual knows. If a person decides to tell you they are gay, then you will know for sure. If you are curious and are close to the person you may consider asking them. If they deny it or do not answer, be patient - they may need more time adjusting themselves before they come out to others. Also consider that they might in fact be straight despite "seeming" gay. If they act feminine, or care about their clothing they can be metrosexual, or übersexual. Acting feminine isn't the same as being gay!
Some males and females seem to move beyond societal gender norms more than others, but this does not give conclusive evidence about their sexual orientation. Not all gay men have high sounding voices and not all men with high sounding voices are gay.
You may suspect others who are next to you on the bus and others in the doctor's office (perhaps the doctor) to be gay or lesbian. Don't be afraid - they are no different from heterosexuals beyond they just have a sexual attraction to the same gender. Various sexual attractions are acknowledged as natural by most psychological organizations. Sexuality, sex, and love all form into the same concept: caring for another.
Some gays and lesbians openly express their sexuality and some do not, so it is very hard at times to tell if a person is gay. Gay men come from all walks of life and can be muscular, rough and tough looking, or very effeminate. Lesbian women can be beautiful, feminine, or masculine (often referred to as a Butch).
If you are in a relationship and are wondering about your partner's sexual orientation, that the person may be gay or bisexual. Then if this is a concern to you, you can ask them about it. Generally when you are unsure (or even if you are quite sure) the most respectful thing to do is ask. This is better than the alternatives of listening to rumors or requesting information behind their back. Be warned, however, if the person isn't gay or bisexual, then asking this question will likely sound offensive to them.
If you do not personally know the person, asking may be awkward or at times inappropriate. However, given appropriate circumstances asking could well be a fine course of action (similar to when you might ask about a person's hair or book they're reading).
Sometimes there are stereotypical signs which do indicate sexual orientation. One prominent example is rainbow themed clothing, although there are many instances where such clothing is not tied in any way to the LGBT community, so it may be better not to conclude orientations based off of appearances.
You might recognize a lesbian woman by her behavior, clothing, or grooming. If a woman looks masculine with a man's hair style or masculine clothing, walks and talks more masculine, or seems romantically attracted to other women, she may well be a lesbian. If she displays none of these signs, she may still be a lesbian, but there is no way to know unless she tells you. The only way to know is wait for her to disclose information to you, or ask her about it if you feel your relationship or her general openness will allow it.
Some males, straight as well as gay, show signs of being interested in gender bending behaviors like crossdressing and playing with toys associated with the opposite sex.
Truth is you won't always know if someone is gay, either because they are actively hiding it to stay in the closet or they do not fall under the stereotypes of being gay.
For some gay and lesbian people, it's the other way around. Others do not believe them when they come out about their sexual orientation. Often it is a question of "acting" gay. When people feel like they know a person and haven't considered they might be LGBT, coming out can be hard to understand. That's where stereotype comes in. If a guy enjoys dressing nice, taking his time to get ready, and just loves being high maintenance does that automatically make him gay? If a girl has short hair, likes sports, and wears baggy clothes, does that make her a lesbian? No - nothing than a person's lasting physical and emotional attractions make their sexual orientation one thing or another.
Gay and straight people are all very different. Sexual orientation doesn't derive itself from the way people look or talk. This serves as a reminder to all of us to not judge based on looks, because looks can be deceiving.
If you think you may be gay, realize that only you can know for sure. If you are mostly sexually (or emotionally) attracted to people of your same gender then you might be gay. If you are sexually (or emotionally) attracted to both genders (in somewhat equal amounts) then you may be bisexual or confused about your sexuality (i.e. questioning) especially during early puberty. Whatever the situation is, you will know by the time you have finished puberty. If you find yourself LGBT, don't worry! There are resources available to help you with any issues you might be having and your life can still continue in mostly the same way.
Generally, we cannot conclude someone's sexual orientation from their appearances, behaviors, or other seemingly "gay traits". The only true way to know is if they disclose the information to you or if you ask them directly.
For some, there is no real question, but for the majority there is no way of telling for sure. After all, gay folks don't have a common interest (except of course being attracted to the same sex). Gay folks can like/dislike football, shopping, racing, tv soaps, lasagna, inline skates, hockey, science and hiking as much as hetero's.
There is one thing, however, some gay guys kiss and hold hands in public. They say it's the same as hetero-couples kissing in public. The opinions about this differs from person to person. So, you can only know if they are open, and do 'stuff' in public, or if they right out tell you.
Whatever sexual orientation you or they are, you or they have the same rights as everybody else. There should be no discrimination against anyone who is or might be LGBT. Please do not use this guide to find targets for gay-bashing! Protecting everyone's rights is your responsibility!
What else can I help you with?
How can you tell if someone is gay by their hands?
You can't tell if someone is gay by looking at their hands.
How can you tell whether you friend is gay?
You can not tell if someone is gay. The only way to know for sure is if they tell you.
Can someone tell if your gay?
Sometimes
How can one tell that he is gay?
You can not really tell if someone is gay, you are better just asking the person if you want to know.
How do you break up with someone you don't love?
you tell them that your gay. it always works. i promise :) and if your gay tell them your stright.
How do you know some one is gay?
If they are dating someone of the same sex or tell you that they are gay.
How can you tell if someone is gay or just faking?
The only way to know is for the person to tell you. Also, no one fakes being gay.
How can people tell of they are gay?
There is no outward way to tell if someone is gay. There are some people that can act in flamboyant ways but that doesnÕt make or prove that a person is gay or straight.
How can you tell if someone is gay by their hair?
you cant you have to ask them if there gay and if they are you ask them over to have some fun.
How can you tell by wrestling with your friend he is gay?
You can not tell if someone is gay by wrestling with them. The only way to know for sure is if they would choose to tell you they are gay. It should not matter anyway, especially if they are your friend, you should accept them for who they are.
How can you tell someone that is gay likes you?
you kan tell if someone gay likes you rather you a boy or a girl when they hang around you alot n you catch them looking at you when you turn around after watever you was doing
How do you tell that a person is gay?
one can only guess that someone is gay with out the person in question actually confessing it
