Why does it matter what pronouns you use to refer to someone? Some people might not use pronouns at all and go only by a name. The most common third-person singular pronouns are “she/her/hers” and “he/him/his.” “ They/them” can also be used to refer to a single person, while some people use gender-neutral or gender-inclusive pronouns like “ ze/hir” (pronounced zee/here) instead. Personal pronouns are used to convey a person’s gender identity and don’t necessarily align with the sex a person was assigned at birth. Pronouns like “me, myself and I” are how people talk about themselves, and pronouns like “you, she, he and they” are some pronouns that people use to talk about others.Ī person’s pronouns are the third-person singular pronouns that they would like others to use for them.

Personal pronouns are the words used in place of specific people, places or things. Whatever the case, we’ve got you covered.ĬNN talked to Shige Sakurai, the founder of International Pronouns Day and the associate director of the LGBT Equity Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, about why it matters what pronouns you use to refer to people and what to do if you slip up. Maybe you’ve been doing this for a while, but you know a friend, coworker or family member who could use some help. How to be an ally to your LGBT friends, relatives and co-workers Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images Revelers at the 30th annual Pride Parade and Festival in Philadelphia on June 10.

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