Well, I've decided that I will come out soon (a whole different issue) and want to know how to tell if someone is gay. Are there any giveaways besides just asking them?? Any tips or hints are greatly appreciated.

There really is no specific "giveaways", since not everyone fits the "gay stereotype". It's tough being gay, since you never know who you can date. Though if you have a good gaydar (unlike me) then you can get by easily.

Some people have it easy but others don't, like myself. Some can spot a gay guy miles away, others can't even if they slapped them across the face, but don't get down about it, because it does get disappointing. There are a few obvious mannerisms every guy should know. The "Flit", the "Lisp", the "Hip action", and the ever popular, the "limp wrist". Aside from the basic stereotypes I just mentioned picking out a date can be tough. The biggest piece of advice I can give is to pay attention to the person, but don't stalk them that's the biggest mistake one can make when trying to find a date the first few times. They pay attention to the point of stalking and that can get creepy and disappointing. A second piece of advice is try to be friends with them and get to know them. Don't get so set on starting a relationship with a person if you don't know if they are gay or not. Start as friends and leave the dating subject out of the convo until you feel that you should mention it. Aside from that, asking is the easiest way to find out and the answer is usually right.....(some people are in denial and there is no point in forcing the issue with these people, trust me =]) If asking is not your way of dealing with things then I hope this advice helped, if not keep looking and don't give up and get disappointed. There is someone waiting for you out there .


Good Luck!

Kevin

Good luck on coming out
and its hard to know if someone is gay, you can go by the stereotype things mentioned above
Its hard for me, i'm like he could be gay and then I end up convincing myself this person is gay and they probably aren't.
Getting to know someone really well will show if they are gay or not but that takes alot of time.

I use to believe in gaydar and I guess a lot of people still claim that they have gaydar, but if there is gaydar than mine is broken =/...

I thought that maybe catching a cute guys glance and he would quickly look away and then look back at me was a good sign that he was a closet gay. Or if he is really touchy feely with you. But honestly there is no accurate way to tell if another man is gay or not, only sure way is to just ask. Don't do the same mistake I have done by assuming someone was gay and trusting your gaydar and then fall for them... wow did that turn sour...



... gaydar doesn't work at ALL! Better to be safe than sorry

Yeah, mine is too.

I mean, pretty much every guy seems straight to me, unless they're outrageously gay acting. I guess no one's gaydar went off on me though, and I'm really into dudes.

Great tip for seeing if someone is gay....

Try wanking them off

If you want to be more subtle... Maybe just find a reason to get naked in front of them (Beach, Public Shower, Swimming) If they look at your body more then twice.... You have a gay!