What about what to say to a gay friend? I don’t think I have ever had that problem, but I do wonder what to do when someone who is not a friend says publically something like, “I’d like you to meet my friend xxx. He’s gay, you should know.” What! Why should I know? Am I supposed to be afraid of him? Avoid him? Not touch his hand? Not introduce him to my sister? And then, what can I say that is not stupid or offensive. Nice to meet you, works, I guess. (“Why are you being such an ass,” might also work, unless the introducer is your boss. ) Idiots say the funniest things.