Dear Karen, Chantel and Veronica, My girlfriend of 10 years who was a pre-op transsexual, spoke softly and did not attempt an overly feminine voice (although she identified as an ultra fem Lesbian) in order to not strain her voice. The other members of the transgender and cross dressing support groups in Tampa Bay did the same, for the same reason. We had outing in BOTH lgb/t and Straight establishments. To me, they were ALL ladies, and the few FTMs were ALL gentlemen! Your friend, Monica