If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, it is acceptable to politely ask, "What pronouns do you use?".
Challenge anti-trans remarks, jokes, and discriminatory behaviors when you hear or see them.
Avoid asking for a transgender person’s "deadname" (previous name) or details about their body, surgeries, or medical history.
Always use the name and pronouns a person currently uses, regardless of their past. This is a crucial sign of respect.
A specific, cultural term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe a person who embodies both masculine and feminine spirits. 2. Best Practices for Communication