I recently came out as non-binary, and my family keeps forgetting. Every time I try to politely correct them, they feel like I am being too harsh.
How do I remind them in a way that isn’t deemed “too harsh”?
#1
Don't say stuff like 'Do I have to stick a piece of paper on myself for you to remember that I am not she/her (or he/him) I am they/them (Or whatever your pronouns are.)'
Be more relaxed like if someone said 'it is her (or his) birthday' say something like 'I don't use those pronouns currently, I go by they/them' By the way you don't have to use currently. And if they make the same mistake, politely say 'I go by they/them still, could you remember it?' Don't say it like Could you REMEMBER that? You can also put please if you wanted.
Also remember that people usually don't purposely call you the incorrect pronoun.
I hope this helped! ☺️
Be more relaxed like if someone said 'it is her (or his) birthday' say something like 'I don't use those pronouns currently, I go by they/them' By the way you don't have to use currently. And if they make the same mistake, politely say 'I go by they/them still, could you remember it?' Don't say it like Could you REMEMBER that? You can also put please if you wanted.
Also remember that people usually don't purposely call you the incorrect pronoun.
I hope this helped! ☺️
4points
#2
I’m gender fluid, I use bracelets! Pink for she/her, blue for he/him, non-binary flag for they/them. Yes, I know gendered colors are dumb, but it works.
4points
#3
You aren’t being too harsh. Set boundaries, I’m non-binary too and being misgendered drives me insane. You don’t deserve to go through that, being misgendered is traumatizing. Go be a they/them and cause all the mayhem!
4points
#4
I am an old guy, and I'll tell you there's nothing really to this. Just tell me if I'm wrong. I'll be okay
3points
#5
Meeting new people and establishing your pronouns:
'Hi, my name is 'Grudge-holding Treefrog', and my pronouns are 'they/them', what are your pronouns?
(People like talking about themselves, so by including them in this way, they're more likely to remember your pronouns.)
(People like talking about themselves, so by including them in this way, they're more likely to remember your pronouns.)
How to correct someone when they get your pronouns wrong:
"Hey, I noticed you got a bit muddled with my pronouns; they're actually 'they & them.' Please do correct me if I get yours wrong, by the way!"
How to deal with someone repeatedly getting your pronouns wrong:
"I've noticed that you refer to me as *incorrect pronoun* a lot, and I just wanted to respectfully ask you to refer to me as 'they/ them' in conversation, please. Thank you for understanding."
How to deal with someone being disrespectful/ rude in regards to your gender identity:
"You may not understand how I express myself and how I feel inside, but please remember that I am human as well, and worthy of respect and dignity. I am a real person with thoughts and feelings. If you don't wish to refer to me by my chosen pronouns, then please do not refer to me at all."
Lastly, always keep your composure as much as possible, and be soft spoken when you correct people.
2points
#6
I don't have an answer but if anyone is willing to help me I have a similar question, but not the same- I use he/they and whenever I say that I use those pronouns in response to someone misgendering me they go off about how rude it is and that I'm acting like they forgot what pronouns that I use when they just messed up and I should correct them less aggressively. To be clear, the exact phrasing I always use is 'I use he/they pronouns' or 'hey I use he/they remember' and I try to keep it really gentle. I've sort of stopped correcting people for fear that they'll get angry and it's not helping to mental health. If anyone could help that'd be great
2points
#7
Don't be like "um it's HE" like a snobby ✨b i t c h✨ am not you are I'm just saying be more like oh I actually use *your pronouns*. I have someone at school who is like this and everyone hates him and he faked tourettes for attention 😐
1point
#8
When someone uses the wrong pronouns then tell them something like " Could you use they/them pronouns for me please?" and then move on. I am kind of curious about what they think is too harsh though. It might not be as bad as they think.
1point