Picture this: you start a new job, make a new friend, and then accidentally get labeled as a transphobic a**hole. That’s what happened to our protagonist, a 24-year-old woman who found herself in a sticky situation with her coworker, Lily. They hit it off, but things took a turn when Lily revealed she was an identical twin to her brother. Confused and thinking it was impossible, our protagonist questioned Lily’s claim, only to learn that Lily is transgender. Now, she’s left wondering if she was in the wrong for unintentionally forcing Lily to reveal her past. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story!
A Confusing Encounter

A Small Workplace

Meet Lily

A Twin Brother?

The Twin Revelation

Handsome or Not? ♀️

The Identical Twin Claim

A Surprising Response ♀️

The Truth Comes Out

Coerced Confession?

The Shock

An Unintentional Admission

The Identical Twin Conundrum

The Big Question: A**hole or Not?

The Identical Twin Dilemma: A**hole or Innocent?
Our protagonist found herself in a whirlwind of emotions when she questioned her new coworker Lily’s claim of being an identical twin to her brother. Unbeknownst to her, Lily is transgender, and this revelation led to Lily feeling coerced into admitting her past. With coworkers now accusing her of being a transphobic a**hole, our protagonist is left wondering if her honest mistake makes her the bad guy in this situation. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional conundrum…
Unlikely but if true, not TA for not knowing.

Respect privacy. Lily should’ve avoided outing herself. #NTA

Compliment fishing backfires, transphobia exposed. NTA wins.

Trans coworker’s twin’s gender revealed: NTA for clarifying twin type.

Doubts raised over the consistency of the story.

Honest mistake, not malicious. Apologize for confusion. Others over-reacted.

Engaging in respectful dialogue and apologizing can mend bridges

Successful transition leads to awkward twin identity mix-up. NTA.

User calls out post for perpetuating harmful stereotypes. ❌

Respecting privacy: NTA for not disclosing gender identity

Navigating sensitive workplace environments can be tricky

Calling out a justified response to the coworker’s secret identity reveal

Doubts about the truthfulness of the story.

Be cautious with coworkers, but remember the difference between sex/gender. NTA

Twin’s trap or honest mistake? NTA suggests former, explains why.
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Trans woman’s twin tricked coworker into ‘confession’

Trans woman’s coworker called NTA for being confused about twin.
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NAH coworker situation becomes uncomfortable after trans identity accidentally revealed ♂️
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NTA for not forcing Lily to out herself, but she’s TA for lying and blaming you. Don’t let her ruin your reputation.

Avoiding transphobia: a nuanced approach. Good job, NTA!
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Trans coworker’s identity not forced, drama-seeking claims debunked
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Misunderstanding around twin’s gender leads to awkward situation

Transphobic coworker exposed as ignorant twin blunder

Being mistaken for your twin can be complicated
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Trans woman’s coworker tries to set her up, gets outed instead

Avoiding drama beartraps of a transphobic coworker

Hormone therapy might affect height during gender transition. NTA.
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NTA: Coworker voluntarily revealed twin identity, drama ensued.

Confusion around identical twins and transgender identity
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Understanding genetics does not make you transphobic. NTA

Transphobic comment causes discomfort for trans woman and readers

Accepting a coworker’s identity is easy, just be supportive!

Interesting fact: Identical twins can be different genders!

Kind suggestion to help trans woman’s twin avoid outing herself

Trans coworker’s twin tricked, NTA for being uncomfortable ♀️

Supportive comment defends against unfair accusation.
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Trans man reassures coworker who accidentally outed trans woman twin

Transphobic coworker exposed, plays victim when called out.

Trans woman’s reaction to being mistaken for twin sparks debate

Trans ally defends OP’s innocent mistake, calls out Lily’s behavior
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Respectful response to transgender coworker’s identity reveal. ✌

Handling disclosure of coworker’s trans identity. NTA, discuss & escalate if needed
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NTA’s comment shows empathy and understanding towards body dysmorphia

Twin’s gender identity revealed: NTA for sharing the truth

Respect family situations, assume they know more

NTA sets the record straight and advises to go to HR

Trans coworker’s twin revelation sparks fraternal vs identical debate. NTA.

Assuming someone’s gender is not okay ♀️. NTA for not knowing coworker’s identity.
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Twin reveals coworker’s secret, commenter says NTA with reasoning.

Trans guy supports NTA for revealing coworker’s identity. Interesting fact added

Honest mistake, but hormones can cause physical differences. NTA

Cluelessness or malice? Commenters question Lily’s motives

Trans coworker not at fault for revealing twin sister’s identity

Accidentally hurtful, but NTA. Apologize and move forward

Sensitivity and education are key in situations like this

Trans coworker outed herself, commenter says NTA for drama.

Trans man defends coworker’s accidental misgendering, clears NTA confusion ✊
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Trans coworker outs self as twin, OP NTA, but suspicious

Navigating a delicate situation: miscommunication or transphobia?
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Coworker outs herself, commenter thinks NTA for revealing truth

Trans woman’s twin outed her accidentally? NTA.

Respectful acceptance of coworker’s identity earns NTA judgment

Invalidating someone’s gender identity is not okay. Transphobia.

Trans woman accused of attention-seeking with twin brother drama

Respectful response to a trans coworker’s revelation, NTA
