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4. I just ask the person what they prefer. But I guess I go to "they" by default till I know.

Thu Apr 13, 2023, 05:05 PM

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DUers I'm trying to learn the preferred usage of pronouns for... [View all] brush Apr 2023 OP

I often use they them for everyone leftieNanner Apr 2023 #1

That's probably the safest way to go. TheRealNorth Apr 2023 #3

IME it depends sarisataka Apr 2023 #2

Feel like if you always just use the person's name Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #5

Specifically, what are the pronouns they prefer? brush Apr 2023 #7

She, of course Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2023 #13

I'm going to the store later. I won't be wearing make-up. BlackSkimmer Apr 2023 #22

It depends on the individual Tree-Hugger Apr 2023 #6

Sorry, what is "deadnaming"? brush Apr 2023 #8

Deadnaming Tree-Hugger Apr 2023 #14

This is perfect, so helpful. Thank you WG. brush Apr 2023 #10

You need to ask. Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #11

Your last graph is why i'm asking. brush Apr 2023 #16

To be clear, the set mentioned was about a hypothetical person of any gender muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #18

Yeah, the OP here is not worded well muriel_volestrangler Apr 2023 #21

I am sometimes confused, DemocraticPatriot Apr 2023 #15

Ask them. meadowlander Apr 2023 #17

Thank you! N/t Ms. Toad Apr 2023 #20