The Phrase That Pays

Lately my manager and my director have been using certain phrases that are a bit unnerving to me. When they refer to various male associates from other departments, who they suspect are gay, they mention that they're "snazzy dressers" or "dapper". Sometimes they call them "characters" or "pompous".

When I question them further they just brush me off and say "you know what I mean." I invariably reply "no, I don't." Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but I know they love to gossip and there's no juicier bit of gossip than someone's "alternative" sexuality.

When I know or realize that someone at work is gay, it's kind of comforting to me. At least I know I'm not the only one and, even if they don't acknowledge me as another gay person, it's still good to know. I guess I should keep my eyes peeled for other "snazzy dressers."

In other news...I saw the weirdest thing the other day: two sparrows fighting over a discarded chicken wing. I guess if you're starving you'll eat anything.