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13 Ben and Mike
alternative lifestyles
homosexual
heterosexual
bisexual
transvestite
transexual / transgender
gender identity disorder (GID)
LBGT (lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender)
physical contact
PDA
come out
gay
lesbian
partner
domestic partnership
civil union
(un)comfortable / discomfort
(un)acceptable
acquaintance
casual / serious relationship
exclusive
rumors
gossip
PC (politically correct)

Why does homosexuality make so many people uncomfortable?
What kinds of public physical contact makes you comfortable / uncomfortable?
heterosexuals / homosexual
(examples in textbook on p. 60)
For you, what kinds of physical contact is acceptable with these people?
You and a...
    family member
    close friend
    acquaintance
    teacher
    stranger
Do you have or have you had a “best friend”? Which is better for you - one best friend, a few close friends, lots of acquaintances?
Is it a problem to spend much of your time with one person (friend)?
Can men and women be friends / best friends if they are / aren’t in serious relaionships?
Surprising experiences involving friends, homosexuality. What about people from other cultures?
What role does homosexuality play in Japanese culture?
Homosexuality in Japan - http://bit.ly/dQmnMy
Amazon.com: Taboo: Tadanobu Asano, Ryûhei Matsuda Takeshi Kitano (read the review): http://amzn.to/gLBrDo
How important to you is what other people think? How would you like others to see you? What things do you worry about other people thinking about you?
Other experiences, stories, research...



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