National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day is held on 11 October. It began in the US in 1988 and is now marked widely in support of LGBTQ+ people and their right to come out on their own terms.

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11 October is National Coming Out Day. Coming out is a personal decision, and many LGBTQ+ people do it again and again throughout their lives, including at work. Nobody should ever feel pressured to come out, and nobody should feel they have to hide. Here, you can share as much or as little of yourself as you choose. If you would like to connect with others, our [LGBTQ+ network] is open to members and allies.

11 October is National Coming Out Day. Coming out is a personal decision, and many LGBTQ+ people do it again and again throughout their lives, including at work. Nobody should ever feel pressured to come out, and nobody should feel they have to hide. Here, you can share as much or as little of yourself as you choose. If you would like to connect with others, our [LGBTQ+ network] is open to members and allies.

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It's National Coming Out Day on 11 October. Whether you're out, not out, or somewhere in between, you're welcome here, and it's always your choice what you share.

It's National Coming Out Day on 11 October. Whether you're out, not out, or somewhere in between, you're welcome here, and it's always your choice what you share.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Never out anyone or speculate about a colleague's sexual orientation or gender identity. - Use inclusive language and avoid assumptions about partners or families. - Point people to our LGBTQ+ network and support, for members and allies alike.

- Never out anyone or speculate about a colleague's sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Use inclusive language and avoid assumptions about partners or families.
- Point people to our LGBTQ+ network and support, for members and allies alike.

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Coming out is personal and never something to pressure, prompt or celebrate on someone else's behalf. Only feature personal stories from colleagues who have chosen to share them.

Coming out is personal and never something to pressure, prompt or celebrate on someone else's behalf. Only feature personal stories from colleagues who have chosen to share them.

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National Coming Out Day: What we're doing this year
It's National Coming Out Day — here's how you can get involved
This week: National Coming Out Day + team news
11 October: National Coming Out Day at [Company]

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