Gender expression gender identity ≠

Assuming someone's pronouns based off of the way they look sends the message that they have to look a certain way to be respected. So, it's best to just ask! Asking can feel awkward in the middle of a conversation or if you've known the person for a while. Some ways to ask

1. intros

"Hi, my name is B. I use they/them pronouns. Stating your pronouns during intro's is a great way to disrupt the norm and privilege of assumption. It also signals safety and invites the other person to share.

2. name tags

Someones name and pronouns may have changed since you last saw them.

3. ask!

Using Pronouns

she/her: they/them he/him use my name: ze/hir:

She has a sick bike frame she made herself.

They painted their bike frame themselves.

He picked the prizes himself.

RuPaul is a great goalie. Nothing gets by RuPaul.

Ze trued hir wheels hirself.