I got called "sir" today at REI. I guess only men look at bikes, so there I was looking at bikes and "can I help you, sir?". I don't look like a "sir" and I was so stunned that all I could do was look the guy in the eye and say no.

Now, if I'd been wearing those LOVELY prana bike capris, I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN CALLED "SIR"!!!

Why do I always get called "sir"? I'm not butch. Tomboy femme, but definitely not butch. Is it because I'm tall? Is it because I don't have SCREAMING LOUD pants with HALLUCINOGENIC psycho flowers?

It is about the pants, Lance.