Androgynous

Before I get started, I'm going to apologize now and at the end of this post, for any and everything I write, just in case I step on someone's toes. But, humor me, and please help me out here. I was on the way to the bank the other day, just toodling along (yes, I said "toodling"), listening to the radio, minding my own business. There happens to be a bar across the street from the entrance of the bank parking lot, and I saw two people, middle aged, standing outside the establishment, talking to one another. So far, so good. One appeared to be a jovial looking man, heavy set (the typical "beer belly"), and the other, a woman with a ponytail and purse over the shoulder. You couldn't help but notice, because they were laughing at something apparently funny. Well, I pulled thru the ATM, bought some money, and pulled back out. After pulling thru the ATM, I was at a different perspective in proximity of the couple. I now had a profile view of the man?. The hair was pulled back in a ponytail also, and, disturbingly enough, there appeared to be boobs. Now, I realize that men are allowed to have ponytails. In fact, most men who don the "look", aren't folks I would try to enforce a "no ponytail on a man" ordinance. I am also aware that male obesity can produce "man boobs". Still, I would be in the wrong, to tell someone they had to lose weight just because I thought they should lose weight. I told you, I'm getting in deep here! Well, I pulled away from the bank, not disturbed, but unsatisfied without an answer. I wanted clear indication whether this person was a man or a woman! Even a subtle hint, such as lipstick, would have been enough of a clue to help me out. I realize this is selfish thinking, but how are the rest of mankind to address such a person? What is the politically correct salutation for introduction? I don't have time to stand around to see what bathroom they enter. This is really difficult because, normally, I'm not inclined to offend people I don't know personally. If I know you, you're "open season":) So pleeease help us (me) out here! Grab yourself while talking to others (indication of male), or put your hand on the side of your face while talking (indication of female). Just give us an inkling to avoid an awkward situation. I would like to take this time now, and apologize, apologize, apologize. If I totally offended you, please don't do bodily harm, just let me buy you a drink. Would you like a Cosmopolitan, or a shot of Tequila?