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Re:John Sullivan resign as executive director of the Free So... by ben_w on Monday March 29, 2021 @07:19AM (#26620041)
FWIW, I tried to get in the habit of using singular-“they” for everyone, even where I know their gender and they are cis, to reduce any subconscious gender bias. This has had two effects: learning that some trans people really don’t like that, and everyone assuming my partner is a dude. (He is, but I’m bi and therefore this is mere coincidence).
Re:John Sullivan resign as executive director of the Free So... by orra on Monday March 29, 2021 @09:25AM (#26621155)
Interesting.

I've taken to calling my partner "partner", to be gender neutral. But in the short term, people probably incorrectly infer I use the term because I am gay. Or, if they're presumptive but less presumptive, gay or bi.