What pronouns do you use to describe yourself? What words do you prefer that others use to refer to you?
"Grammar rules don't change". Thou and you are two examples of how the meaning of pronouns can shift.
"Dictionaries provide unchanging definitions of words". However, dictionaries are living documents and words' meanings change all of the time.
"You can't just make up words". However, we do this all of the time. For example, what do you call your grandma? Lots of different families have lots of different words to call their grandmothers. The words may change over time.
If you aren't sure what pronouns to use to refer to someone, please ask. Not asking or assuming might be more hurtful than asking and allowing someone to explain and proclaim the words they feel most comfortable with. If you do make a mistake, acknowledge it. Using the preferred pronouns shows respect.
What pronouns do you use to describe yourself? What words do you prefer that others use to refer to you?
"Grammar rules don't change". Thou and you are two examples of how the meaning of pronouns can shift.
"Dictionaries provide unchanging definitions of words". However, dictionaries are living documents and words' meanings change all of the time.
"You can't just make up words". However, we do this all of the time. For example, what do you call your grandma? Lots of different families have lots of different words to call their grandmothers. The words may change over time.
If you aren't sure what pronouns to use to refer to someone, please ask. Not asking or assuming might be more hurtful than asking and allowing someone to explain and proclaim the words they feel most comfortable with. If you do make a mistake, acknowledge it. Using the preferred pronouns shows respect.