Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Speech and Writing

Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Speech and Writing

Honour individual identities in your daily communication. Discover and properly use a variety of gender-neutral pronouns with this useful guide.
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How to Use Gender-Neutral Pronouns When Speaking

Understanding and using gender-neutral pronouns is not just inclusive but respectful, honoring each person's identity. Here's how you can integrate them into your communication.

Introducing Pronouns

Share your own when meeting someone new: "Hello, I'm Taylor, and I use 'they/them' pronouns. How about you?"

Group Introductions

In a group, invite everyone to share their pronouns to avoid singling out individuals.

When You Don't Know

Use 'they/them' or the person's name until you can ask privately about their pronouns.

The Importance of Pronouns

Using the correct pronouns is a basic form of respect and an affirmation of someone's identity.

How to Conjugate Gender-Neutral Pronouns
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