Testing the waters.

I got a question the other day about how to test people on how they feel about homosexuality. Simply put there is no easy way to do this. But here is one way I have found effective.

Watch a show or movie with a homosexual scene in it. Modern Family on ABC is one right now that features a gay couple. Watch this with the person you are trying to get a “read on”. When it gets to a scene judge their reaction. Do they show disgust? Do they do nothing at all? Next casually institute this in conversation. Say something like “I think it is horrible how they are treated.” and wait for their response. Like I said it is risky but it seems to work. With a conversation starter like that and after their response keep going with it. Ask them how they feel about equal rights. You don't have to let it be known that you are gay if you are. You don't have to be gay to support gay rights. But usually with conversation and innocent questions you can find out how somebody feels about something. This just happens to be one of my favorite ones to use. Now remember these should be used when you are unsure how somebody feels about it. If they have stated their position before it is unlikely you are going to get a different response. If when they seen the scene they sort of show a disgusted look then you can take from that how they may feel on it and not risk asking questions unless you want to push it.

If any of you guys have any more suggestions or ones you may think are better let us know through comments at the bottom of this post.

~LookingInLondon