Since it appears we are a little short on etiquette as to how to properly treat homosexuals in society, it seems politic that I publish a reminder. I realize the discovery that one knows a homosexual (or a "gay" as they often prefer to be called) may jar the senses, but one need not depart from good manners in the unexpected moment of realization that one is socializing with a homosexual.
It is a simple matter of education, respect, and common decency.
For example, knowing the terminology, as referenced above, can be very useful. There are words and phrases to be avoided in addressing homosexuals, and it is common for them to immediately verbally attack in social situations where those words are used. It should be obvious to the polite social being that openly hostile pejorative language such as the slang terms ‘faggot’ or ‘dyke’ are no longer in vogue as descriptors for these people. "Homosexual" is considered by some no longer to be a correct term, although it is an accurate descriptor. These people prefer to be called "gays" or "lesbians" (that would be female gays). You may hear an acronym used, such as "GLBT" or "LGBT" or "GBLT" or similar. This is not a sandwich which homosexuals eat for lunch. The "G" stands for "gays", the "L" for "lesbians", the "B" for "bisexuals", and the "T" for the "transvestites". If you choose to use the acronym, any order is acceptable, but do not comment on the fact that there is no such thing as a bisexual. That is considered impolite, even if accurate. Further, the use of phrases like "heshe" is considered very offensive when discussing transvestites. Some, presently on the fringe of the psychological community, suggest that transvestites are truly healthy people who have "gender identity" issues and can be "cured" with therapy and surgery to "correct" the mismatch between the genitalia and the psyche. Truly, it may be plain as day to you and others that a transvestite is either a very feminine male homosexual or a very masculine and unattractive female homosexual (the unattractiveness in both cases being a reason to seek to "transition" to the other sex, as if that were possible), but saying this is considered impolite.
When it has become clear to you that you are speaking with a male homosexual (and in so many cases, this is obvious just by looking for the right signs or listening for the telltale feminine mannerisms), if you are a female, you should first realize you have found a very useful person. You do not need to approve of his lifestyle choice to benefit from his cultural experience. Male homosexuals are well-versed in all the home economic arts. They can assist you with proper home decoration, gardening tips, and culinary knowledge, and with little persuasion will style your hair for you. The highest compliment a male homosexual can pay your hair, home, or cooking will be to call it "fabulous"! Learn to use this word frequently with him, and you will have mastered a relationship with a male homosexual. However, though he is of utility in the house, do not be fooled; beware of his agenda! If you befriend a male homosexual, never, ever leave him alone with your husband or male children. Homosexuals have poached from good Christians the techniques of conversion and proselytization, and refined them into further subtlety. Though you may consider him a close personal friend, his mission is to undermine your marriage. He may support you in fights with your husband. He may take your side and tell you to demand equality and power in your home, and encourage you to go your own way. It does not matter how many times your male homosexual "friend" says, "You go, girl!" -- remember that this is all a design to separate you from the man you love so that he can "comfort" this man in his time of "need".
If you are a male and discover that you are speaking with a male homosexual, make no mistake: you are being approached for sex. Regardless of the topic of conversation, the agenda is simple. Male homosexuals are indiscriminately promiscuous and will seek a sexual interaction with any willing male. Exit the conversation as quickly as possible, but never, ever use an excuse to use the restroom as a diversion. He will assume you are asking him to follow you, and he will do so, expecting that you share his proclivities. Simply mentioning a wife or girlfriend is not enough, and allowing a male homosexual to provide a refreshment is a dangerous move. If you must for some reason continue to speak to the homosexual, confine the conversation to masculine topics like sport; he will quickly tire of this and leave you in peace.
Just because you see male homosexuals, do not assume you will also encounter female homosexuals. As they are only attracted to their own sex, the different types of homosexuals do not inter-associate. Female homosexuals are an entirely different breed. They are usually clearly visible from a distance, being of a mannish to androgynous appearance and not caring for fashionable or, indeed, even flattering clothing. Even men can spot a female homosexual easily. Even so, rarely will the average man find himself in conversation with a female homosexual. They hate men, and avoid them whenever possible, though they may seek traditionally male work roles. In the workplace, they can be expected to wear male attire, and often attempt a dominant role in the office so as to subjugate the men they hate. Men in the workplace should not be alarmed; most reasonable supervisors will not allow a female homosexual, indeed any female, to occupy any position with significant power. Men who choose to work in more female-dominated professions may wish to take note of some of the female homosexual’s characteristics, but most of those men are male homosexuals and so the point is generally moot (though this knowledge is crucial when raising children; see below).
Female homosexuals also frequently congregate at misnamed "women’s events" (you may occasionally see it spelled "womyn" – the "e" has been changed to a "y" in a preposterous attempt to remove "men" from "women!). Female homosexuals, again frequently calling themselves "lesbians" (Lesbos is in fact an island off the coast of Turkey; its inhabitants resent the use of the term to describe these people), hold these seemingly innocuous events to attract new converts. As with male homosexuals, their "culture" (do not blanch when you hear the phrase "gay culture"; one need not react) survives only by luring others into their lifestyle. At first they will seem friendly and welcoming. It may be a relief to a woman to be among other women who appear to have no expectation that a woman look a certain way, or, in fact, care for her appearance at all. The female homosexual’s rejection of men is clear in her failure to care for her appearance, and in fact most female homosexuals are also obese. But again, the mission is to convert the unsuspecting woman, not just to make friends. As with male homosexuals, female homosexuals target the weaker sex, though more directly.
Remember that both male and female homosexuals can easily be located in certain places, and avoided by frequenting places they do not congregate. For example, male homosexuals, as befits their interests, can be found wherever artistic or aesthetic talents are valued. Examples would be florist shops, home decorating establishments, hair salons, and so on. Once one sees the pattern, it is easy to know when to expect to encounter a male homosexual, and much simpler to then be ready to react appropriately in the presence of one. Female homosexuals tend to congregate together in particular businesses and industries; bookstores, coffee shops, and universities are locations where one is more likely to encounter the female homosexual, although some may choose to be educators at lower than the university level (very dangerous – see below). If one befriends a male homosexual and invites him to social events (this would in itself be a risk), it is considered polite to warn other attendees that he will attend the event, and remember to seat him only next to women at dinner parties. Female homosexuals will only attend social events when the promise is made that the attendees will all be other women.
Much ink has been spent here on the efforts of homosexuals to convert unsuspecting adults into their lifestyle. More dangerous is their continuing effort to corrupt the family as a whole and target children. They see children as more innocent and less resistant to conversion. This is why many homosexuals choose professions such as child-care and teaching. These are convenient platforms from which they can subtly recruit large numbers of new members into their lifestyle and indoctrinate them with gender-inappropriate ideas to form them into homosexuals. While most people feel that allowing homosexuals to teach children is an unallowable risk, the educational system is handicapped by liberals who ignore common sense in hiring practices and often have foolish "non-discrimination" clauses which actually require them to hire a certain quota of homosexuals or face consequences. As long as a parent is closely involved in the child’s education and carefully monitors the content the children are taught, homosexuality is preventable through good parenting. This is another topic entirely. As in other cases, the most important thing is to NEVER leave your child alone with a teacher you suspect to be a homosexual; they will almost certainly take this opportunity impose themselves upon the child sexually as part of the recruitment ritual. And how can you tell if your child’s teacher is a homosexual? Again, look for the signs provided in the description of the female homosexual; and if there are male teachers in the school, you can safely assume they are homosexuals. They may mention a wife or children, but this is a cover-up tactic.
Recruitment efforts have reached new levels; many parents are not as vigilant as they should be about their children’s education in this busy world. Now that homosexuals are attempting to remove from the institution of marriage its foundation in family and morality, schools will be required to teach children about homosexual "marriage", which means the recruitment will move into a more overt phase. As a result, some parents have chosen to home-school children, but that can be difficult in the modern era. Even so, churches are still a safe place for families and children, and should be considered sanctuaries of sanity from homosexuals. Unrepentant homosexuals avoid churches, knowing that they will be confronted with truthful information about their lifestyle, the simple truth of which they will probably find persuasive. Seek to shelter your family with others who understand the hardship of preventing homosexuals from being treated respectfully in a modern world. You will find welcome and respite.
In closing, remember that one need not seem impolite when unexpectedly finding oneself in a social situation with a homosexual; it is an unfortunately increasingly common experience. A modicum of proper learned terminology, vigilance, and, yes, kindness will keep the veneer of respect and propriety intact while protecting marriages and the family from homosexual recruitment efforts.
UPDATE: As if on cue, The Observer in Uganda (where homosexuality is a punishable crime and political and church figures are fomenting a vicious anti-gay movement) has published an article on How to tell that someone is gay.