I don't think that you should directly tell everyone "hey, guess what, I'm gay!" and be all up in their business about it {personal and work life should stay somewhat separate, after all}, but there's no harm in showing what sexual orientation you are. If people ask, be open about it, explain any pictures you have of significant others, etc. By law, businesses aren't allowed to fire people based solely on their sexual orientation, so that aspect is fine. If you're really worried about acceptance, perhaps confide in one of your work friends and ask them how to further approach this - most likely, they'll know your office environment a bit better and be able to give out more specific advice. There's always a chance that some people might treat you differently because of it, but you should never let that block you expressing who you are. C:

I pretty much agree with what Viperface said. Just casually mention it. Like...someone's talking about a cute celebrity during a break, if you agree, say so. Just be playful and say something like, "Yeah, he has a nice butt." Lol. Or you could always bring up homosexuality or bisexuality when talking about the news or something. "Oh, did you hear about how governor so-and-so is opposed to gay marriage? How lame is that?"

I really hope you don't stress over it too much. If someone doesn't accept you for you, then they are not worth your time.

By the way, you are adorable! :D

I agree the best approach here is not to just go up to everyone and announce, out of the blue, "Hey everyone guess what!" Just because you don't announce it doesn't mean you are "hiding" it. There are plenty of things about me that I don't tell people up front. My religion, my political views, my living situation, and as far as I'm concerned my sexual orientation is just one of those things. It's a part of who I am and while it's an important part it doesn't define me as a person just like the other things don't define me as a person. If people ask, then I am honest, and I don't go out of my way to hide these things either. I just don't feel the need to announce these things, and if I did people would probably think I was doing so with an ulterior motive.

Like if I just randomly came up and was all "Hey guys I'm republican just letting you know" they would probably think I was saying that in a gambit to start an argument about it. Regardless of what my motive really was. If asked be honest. Don't hide pictures of you and your boyfriend, if asked if you're dating anyone go ahead and say, that's being open and not hiding anything. Just because you don't announce it doesn't mean you're hiding anything.

Personally I think unless someone asks you about pictures of your partners or something similar, you should keep it quiet . Even if they ask simply state that yes you are gay, that's your partner and leave it at that.

Sexual orientation of any kind really doesn't belong in a work environment, there's so many problems it could create. It's just not appropriate to talk about that with coworkers and could land you in hot water if you came out and the other person took it as a come on or something. People may misinterpret you coming out to everyone without real cause as looking for romance in the workplace.

If you're asked about it, then be honest absolutely you shouldn't have to feel like you need to lie but there's no need to be announcing it to everyone because not everyone may want to get that personal.

Definitely don't hide anything, but don't feel like you need to tell the world about your sexuality. But obviously I'm thinking you're hiding a part of you during conversation if you feel like you're hiding things. To be honest I know how you feel, it's the most awkward thing in the world to nonchalantly bring up some guy being hot or something and then getting the "WTF YOU'RE GAY???" reaction; but you just have to do it. Once they find out you're gay it's not your problem anymore, it's theirs; and if they think of you any differently because of something so petty as sexual orientation then they are undeserving of any sort of friendship from you imo.

Why would you mention sexual orientation at work at all??? Truth be told, even herero does not belong there. You are their to work, not share your sex life. I know people talk about their others, so if it comes up, mention your other. As others said, dont announce it.

I agree with what everyone else has already stated. I'm not necessarily sure why it's a necessity to come out at all, as work and one's private life are two completely different matters. I tend to think of work as being well, work and one's private life as being their private life, so I don't necessarily think that's something that should even be brought up in the first place. I'm not stating that you should hide it if it's brought up, as I do think that if it's brought up a truthful answer should be given, however, specifically making it a point to state so isn't necessarily something I think is a necessity.

if they suspect you of it and if they confront you about it, yes, come out. if they dont, its really not an issue of hiding it. sexual preferences or interests really should not mingle with work environment. it was really awkward for a friend of mine when her exboss was trying to seduce her, while he had a long term relationship, and she knew the woman :/

do you have a boyfriend (or partner, not sure what term you prefer)? does he want to come pick you up after work? let him do it. however you approach it, you need to be casual about it, because its not a matter of life and death.

if the girls in the office hit on you, and you feel awkward about it, and you can tell them you already have someone special, or (if you dont) just say you're not into girls.. i assume you are the guy in the pic in your post, and this was the feeling that pic gave me (that the girls would like you as their boyfriend).

I say yes but don't be LOLSUP IM GAY 8) If anyone asks then just say "Yeah, I'm gay. And?"

I don't believe in getting fired for that homophobic bullshit. I'm sure you can find a loophole around the law if you ever do I mean that's the worse that could happen but I can only see that happening if you're flamboyant. You don't have to hide who you are to your co-workers, but that doesn't mean you have to be "in your face" or just flamboyant about it either. I think the best way to come out is when someone brings it up and then just drop it once you tell everyone and get back to working. Cause really, it's just being gay haha.

Goodluck! So glad to see another gay proud of who they are. NEVER hide who you are and if someone has a problem tell them to fuck off. Cause honestly, it's proven that /most/ homophobes are compressed homosexuals themselves 8) Proud of ya!

And in case you're wondering, I'm les 8)

Edit: By the way, if they treated you well cause they thought you were straight but then decided to treat you differently for being you then are they the kind of people you REALLY want to be friendly with? Cause honestly people like that are assholes. They're not true friends at all and I bet they do that to others as well so they're not even worth it.

I don't see the point...? Work and your personal life should stay separate, IMO, though I know that that's not always practical. As others have said, I wouldn't put on a parade about it, but if it comes up, it comes up.

Also, check your rights in your state before you let anything slip. It's not illegal to fire someone based on sexuality everywhere. I live in PA, and violent crimes against homosexuals are still not considered hate crimes. :/