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re: Would you call a trans person by their preferred pronoun?
Posted on 3/12/19 at 9:37 pm to Masterag
Posted on 3/12/19 at 9:37 pm to Masterag
Absolutely I would. I'm an agreeable person who respects other people. But I would not be compelled to call them a name. As soon as a government entity or organization required me to use incorrect pronouns, I would absolutely refuse to comply under threat of coercion.
With my clients (this has happened twice) I just very clinically say-"you were born a male, and you now identify as a women, correct?". I let them know I know, then I call them whatever they want. I see that part of it as basic respect and dignity.
With my clients (this has happened twice) I just very clinically say-"you were born a male, and you now identify as a women, correct?". I let them know I know, then I call them whatever they want. I see that part of it as basic respect and dignity.
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Posted on 3/12/19 at 9:37 pm to WestCoastAg
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Eh, maybe. But I'm not going to intentionally go out of my way to call you something you dont want to be called. Picking my battles and what not
I just call by name, it settles any confusion.
Posted on 3/12/19 at 9:38 pm to OMLandshark
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I don’t think some posters here realize how tyrannical this bunch can be.
Bingo.
Posted on 3/12/19 at 9:43 pm to Masterag
I haven't ran into this situation but I would. No reason to make a political stand in a minor social interaction. Canada-style compulsion is a different animal. It's my choice to use any pronouns that I like. If someone doesn't like them they are free to not associate with me.
Posted on 3/12/19 at 9:46 pm to Masterag
Don’t meet a lot of those.
Posted on 3/12/19 at 11:38 pm to Masterag
One of my businesses is a gym. One of our members was a Rachel, and is now an Aiden. Her mother is also a member and gave me the heads up this transition was going down. When she would return for summer break she would be a he.
We sat down and talked about it for the next hour or so. She told me all about the families reactions, how she feels, etc. We both agreed it was weird, but at the end of the day that is still her child, and she just wants him/her to be happy. She asked that we just don’t make any mention of it and treat him normal. I told her not a problem. We treat people like we want to be treated. I don’t always have to agree with their choices, but they have to live that life. Not me.
We sat down and talked about it for the next hour or so. She told me all about the families reactions, how she feels, etc. We both agreed it was weird, but at the end of the day that is still her child, and she just wants him/her to be happy. She asked that we just don’t make any mention of it and treat him normal. I told her not a problem. We treat people like we want to be treated. I don’t always have to agree with their choices, but they have to live that life. Not me.
Posted on 3/12/19 at 11:41 pm to Masterag
It's the easy thing. Not the right thing.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 12:51 am to Masterag
I would, but only because I just like to keep the peace sometimes. I am not always looking for a fight or a debate. It keeps things simple this way.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 12:51 am to OWLFAN86
Posted on 3/13/19 at 1:58 am to Masterag
I don't call you by your preferred pronoun...
I call you, you...as hey you.
If anyone prefers "you" they are lying.
I call you, you...as hey you.
If anyone prefers "you" they are lying.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 5:08 am to Masterag
frick no
Posted on 3/13/19 at 5:32 am to slackster
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and zhe. It's not even a real word.
Yet.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 6:28 am to Masterag
Depends on who they are and how they ask.
If someone were exceptionally respectful and nice I wouldn't have a problem.
If, as we see all too often, that person is a militant moron, then fk no....
If someone were exceptionally respectful and nice I wouldn't have a problem.
If, as we see all too often, that person is a militant moron, then fk no....
Posted on 3/13/19 at 6:34 am to Masterag
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trans person
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their preferred pronoun
It?
Posted on 3/13/19 at 7:14 am to Masterag
Life is hard. We’re all fighting battles. These people- no matter how anyone feels about their choices, are struggling too. Give them a break and meet them where they are.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 7:17 am to Masterag
No I wouldn’t call them that bc enabling their gender dysphoria is a cruel thing to do to a person. I love them too much to allow them to go down that road of pain and suffering
Posted on 3/13/19 at 7:39 am to jlovel7
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The only thing I ask in return is If I slip up and say the wrong the I don’t be crucified for it.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 7:40 am to Masterag
i will never call that person in the K clan anything other than bruce
Posted on 3/13/19 at 8:07 am to Masterag
I generally try to be respectful to everyone. Do unto others...
But when I was working retail I came across one that transitioned to a woman rather horribly. It was difficult calling her ma'am, when it looked like a guy just wearing woman's clothing. She wasn't a jerk about it just politely corrected me a few times.
But when I was working retail I came across one that transitioned to a woman rather horribly. It was difficult calling her ma'am, when it looked like a guy just wearing woman's clothing. She wasn't a jerk about it just politely corrected me a few times.
Posted on 3/13/19 at 8:38 am to Masterag
No way and I wouldn't even speak to them. Crazy asses
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