Parts of grammar like ‘she’, ‘his’, and ‘theirs’. Everyone uses pronouns, even if they’re not LGBTQ+. It’s really important to use the pronouns you’ve been asked to; this is a key way of respecting people’s gender identity. If you’re not sure what pronouns someone uses, it’s best to refer to them as “they” rather than assume you know their gender identity based on their appearance or name. Also, don’t assume someone’s gender identity from their pronouns; some non-binary people might still use ‘she’ or ‘he’, for example.

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