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Would this be socially inappropriate?

Discussion in 'General Support and Advice' started by Kodo, May 6, 2017.

  1. Kodo

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    I recently got my room assignment for the university I'm planning to attend this fall, and there's a high probability that my roommate is trans FTM as well. I reckon this because, first, I was approved for gender inclusive housing and so will be sharing the level with other gender queer individuals. Second, my roommate's name on their profile is a feminine one but under "preferred name" there is a masculine one. It'd make sense also for two transguys to share a room, when the college was deciding who to put where.

    At any rate, under their profile (which is visible to everyone on that dorm level) it has their email address. I was considering emailing them to introduce myself, as we will be sharing a room in a few months. But I was wondering if this would be considered inappropriate or odd for me to do? I am not the best with social situations. How would you recommend meeting a roommate for the first time?
     
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    I think it would probably be nice to introduce yourself over email, it's friendly, and that way you can get to know each other a little before moving in. Plus, if you guys are planning to bring any appliances (mini-fridge, microwave, etc) it's good to plan that stuff out beforehand.
     
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    I think its a great idea! If you are not great with social situations its a good way to get the ball rolling so you know a little about each other before you first meet in person!
     
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    Email is a good way to preemptively break the ice so you don't have to stand before each other saying "Hey." Not at all inappropriate.
     
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    Yup!

    At the very least, you should start planning who is bringing what for the dorm. Then you could nonawkwardly squeeze in an intro about yourself.