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>Gay men are more likely than lesbians to be discriminated against because of the sound of their voice, according to a new study. Researchers found heterosexuals who believed gay people can be identified by how they talk were more likely to hold anti-gay attitudes. That was especially true if they thought you couldn't get rid of a 'gay' voice' even if you tried.

>At the same time, gay men who believed there was a gay way of talking were more likely to think they had it. They tended to anticipate stigma and be more vigilant regarding people's reactions.

>A majority of people, regardless of their sexuality, believe its easier to tell if a man is gay by his voice than a woman.

>For this study, the team surveyed 363 straight and 147 gay participants.

>>Gay men are more likely than lesbians to be discriminated against because of the sound of their voice, according to a new study. Researchers found heterosexuals who believed gay people can be identified by how they talk were more likely to hold anti-gay attitudes. That was especially true if they thought you couldn't get rid of a 'gay' voice' even if you tried. >>At the same time, gay men who believed there was a gay way of talking were more likely to think they had it. They tended to anticipate stigma and be more vigilant regarding people's reactions. >>A majority of people, regardless of their sexuality, believe its easier to tell if a man is gay by his voice than a woman. >>For this study, the team surveyed 363 straight and 147 gay participants.

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Here's an idea:

In order to be acceptable to society stop sounding gay, acting gay and looking gay. Act as gay as you want with other gays. When you're in mixed company, pretend not to be gay.

Simple.