... My friend was amazed that the gay mannerisms were so prevalent...
That has nothing to do with what you asked, but I was reminded of it and thought I would share.

I thought it was quite relevant. As someone who has never been to a gay district, that's interesting information.

"Swishing", huh? I just learned a new word :-)

It seems to me that mannerisms are a social construct, whereas sexual orientation is hardwired in the brain.

I'd tend to agree (but with a caveat that I'm still not convinced about when hard-wiring occurs).

It seems to me that the two (mannerisms and orientation) are probably related in some way, but as you said, you haven't researched the issue, and I haven't either, so maybe we should leave that for another time.

Thanks for a good discussion.

Blessings,
Rainboy