A person who grew up with me came out as transgendered. Is it rude to ask which pronoun they prefer?
C cjibhstcszjb Experimental Member Media: 0 Joined Jan 17, 2014 Posts 38 Media 0 Likes 22 Points 43 Age 39 Location Minnesota Sexuality 69% Straight, 31% Gay Gender Male cjibhstcszjb, Feb 7, 2014 #1 A person who grew up with me came out as transgendered. Is it rude to ask which pronoun they prefer?
Petrolhead Admired Member Verified Gold View Verification Media: 40 Joined Apr 25, 2008 Posts 7,344 Media 40 Likes 881 Points 298 Location London, UK Verification View Sexuality 100% Gay, 0% Straight Gender Male Petrolhead, Feb 8, 2014 #2 i don't think so. i think they would be impressed that your question showed care and respect
G gender_blender2 Experimental Member Media: 3 Joined Feb 11, 2014 Posts 3 Media 3 Likes 10 Points 38 Location Lake Zurich, IL Sexuality Unsure gender_blender2, Feb 11, 2014 #3 I would be flattered, yes, that someone cared and didn't just prelabel me.