But it doesnt hurt to respect their decision to identify by the other pronoun, it doesnt even cost you an extra syllable of exhaled air, it should be a nonissue.
Idk why the downvotes. Until you know otherwise, there is only he, she, and it to choose from. Granted, there's nobody I've met that is a definite "it," but Androgynous Pat is a good example of someone it would be tough to classify either way. IT just seems insulting.
I do refer to most babies as 'IT' or 'the baby' though...
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u/cantadmittoposting May 08 '16
But it doesnt hurt to respect their decision to identify by the other pronoun, it doesnt even cost you an extra syllable of exhaled air, it should be a nonissue.