In the rare case where I don't know "Pat's" gender,I just don't use them if I'm unsure and stick to more generic stuff, like you.
I'll take the same approach. And I never use "sir".
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In the rare case where I don't know "Pat's" gender,I just don't use them if I'm unsure and stick to more generic stuff, like you.
If I use the wrong pronoun for someone.
They may simply request their preference.
No damage done.
Everyone happy.
Your reasons are not obvious to me.I think asking someone their pronouns before speaking to them is completely unrealistic nor should be expected, for obvious reasons.
I'm happy to comply.100% but, just because they ask does not mean I must comply. At that point both of us have a choice to make as to whether we wish to continue that interaction or not. Not that same happy ending but, can still be civil and respectful.
Here is a funny, lighthearted and easier way to answer thatYour reasons are not obvious to me.
Could you elaborate on why asking a person how they want to be addressed is an insurmountable obstacle to human communication?
You can be honest with me and tell me straight up that you don't want to explain yourself.Here is a funny, lighthearted and easier way to answer that
If you don't see how it's obviously unrealistic (and quite frankly brain damaged) for everyone to always ask everyone their preferred pronouns when they first meet or interact with them then, we have nothing else to talk about.You can be honest with me and tell me straight up that you don't want to explain yourself.
That was pretty funny. 1st time seeing it lo. ThanksI'm happy to comply.
I try to get along with people.
And people with unclear gender status get a
little extra consideration. A tough road they face.
SNL...so not progressive, eh.
Yes, I can see now that all your talk about "civility" and "respect" was only so much meaningless hot air.If you don't see how it's obviously unrealistic (and quite frankly brain damaged) for everyone to always ask everyone their preferred pronouns when they first meet or interact with them then, we have nothing else to talk about.
. I knew you were waiting for me to say anything you can use and twist which is why i made sure I gave it to you just to see if i was right or wrong hahaha. Thanks for the laughsYes, I can see now that all your talk about "civility" and "respect" was only so much meaningless hot air.
Pat is so funny. And very interesting how it puts a big neon sign on how much we rely on visual cues and gendered assumptions when we communicate.I'm happy to comply.
I try to get along with people.
And people with unclear gender status get a
little extra consideration. A tough road they face.
SNL...so not progressive, eh.
So you don't actually believe any of the things you wrote in this thread, you were playing the role of a rude idiot as a joke?. I knew you were waiting for me to say anything you can use and twist which is why i made sure I gave it to you just to see if i was right or wrong hahaha. Thanks for the laughs
I remember it being a funny concept.Pat is so funny. And very interesting how it puts a big neon sign on how much we rely on visual cues and gendered assumptions when we communicate.
Angry that your role is being usurped?So you don't actually believe any of the things you wrote in this thread, you were playing the role of a rude idiot as a joke?
I never watched enough for it to wear thin. It's all the awkward responses of others I find highly amusing. Even a bit relatable.I remember it being a funny concept.
But it wore thin quickly.
I don't mind it being offensive...it just wasn't funny.
Not like Tounces The Driving Cat.
100% but, just because they ask does not mean I must comply. At that point both of us have a choice to make as to whether we wish to continue that interaction or not. Not that same happy ending but, can still be civil and respectful.
I don't mind it being offensive
You could just keep calling someone jabroni. Of course it's likely this person will protest, but who said you have to comply with that jabroni?My name is Erin, but if I had bad memories attached to that name and I asked you to call me my middle name instead, would you squint at my driver’s license or birth certificate or something and say, “nope, says here your name’s Erin, Erin?”
Would you consider that too much of a courtesy to grant?
That wasn't her best. It was exaggerated and over the top. Ya know? Comedy."its pat" skit was offensive? or are you talking about something else? If yes, I am wondering how. The home alone chick (forgot her name) behind the register did her best to try and assist Pat
Agreed and that's why I am asking where the offensive stuff was if he was referring to that skit.That wasn't her best. It was exaggerated and over the top. Ya know? Comedy.