So. You messed up somebody’s pronouns.

It happens! Here’s a quick & easy guide for how to deal when you realize you’ve used the wrong pronouns for somebody. DO: Acknowledge the mistake, apologize briefly, and move on. Examples: “Oops, I mean ‘they,’ sorry. Anyway, as I was saying…” “Ah! Sorry. You’re right. They said…” (Mistakes happen! We get it! Everyone messes this up … Continue reading So. You messed up somebody’s pronouns.