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The queer discount or gay discount is an unofficial discount occasionally given to queer individuals by another member of the LGBTQ+ community. Often the queer cashier will “forget” to ring up an item, or ring up a discount or cheaper item. It is best practice to make sure this is not a genuine mistake however, and double check the price and the items with the cashier before leaving.
“When the cashier recognized I was gay too, I got a gay discount on those art supplies! They “forgot” to ring up my paints!”
“What’s the gay discount?”
“It’s when a queer cashier recognizes another queer person, and gives them a discount on what they’re getting, purely because they like their vibes!”
“ That’s so cool!”
“What’s the gay discount?”
“It’s when a queer cashier recognizes another queer person, and gives them a discount on what they’re getting, purely because they like their vibes!”
“ That’s so cool!”
by Charnelgrin July 10, 2025
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