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In response to "I like to think I’m pretty forward thinking and yet I don’t really understand, in practical terms, what this means. " by Volnelk

In a practical sense, using the requested pronouns shows respect. In much the same as you might bristle if someone misgendered you in conversation.

Posted by TWuG Sep 14 '19, 12:05

Don't feel like you have to guess correctly when you meet someone new. If they want you to use certain pronouns, they'll offer them to you so you'll know in the future

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we've been selling this little graphic novel for a few months now... They/Them Pronouns.... -- (link) - Remlik Sep 14, 13:16
And even if you get it wrong and make mistakes after being told, you’ll still be fine. People know when you’re doing it wrong as a pejorative. -- nm - Qale Sep 14, 12:56 2
- I don't think I had the opportunity to get pronouns wrong yet, but I really stress out about getting it wrong when I have. - Marlowe Sep 14, 14:01 1
  - I’m sure you could run into the one trans or gender fluid person who is going to lose their minds. - Qale Sep 14, 15:55
The new one for me is the honorific Mx. (pronounced “mix”) -- (edited) - Super Daddy Princess Sep 14, 12:13 2
- Sure thing, chief. -- nm - Strongbad, Champ Champ Sep 14, 13:01 1
  - That was another suggestion. :) -- nm - Super Daddy Princess Sep 14, 13:14

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In a practical sense, using the requested pronouns shows respect. In much the same as you might bristle if someone misgendered you in conversation.

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