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What does it mean?
The speaker asks if the listener knows they are gay.
In plain terms
He questions whether the other person is aware of his being gay.
What can you take from it?
Clarifying one's orientation can be a conversation starter.

Where it applies

  • friendship
  • dating
  • workplace

Putting it to work

  • be clear
  • listen respectfully
  • avoid assumptions

Questions to consider

  • Why might someone ask this directly?
  • How can you respond supportively?

Another view

The phrasing may be confrontational.

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