The gay drop

The 'gay drop' is a conversational device to subtly out yourself as a person on the LGBTQAI party bus. It is often used to gauge whether the person on the receiving end of the 'gay drop' is also family by opening the door for them to safely disclose their identity. For example, in conversation about vacation goals, while on the elevator with a colleague, who I thought might be gay, I said I wanted to visit Montreal in August because I heard they had an incredible gay pride parade. In conversations with cis and heterosexual people, it can be a way to out yourself without making queer identities something that requires a big unveiling.