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At what point do you correct people?

Started by Emjay, December 02, 2015, 05:30:08 AM

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Mariah

Most definitely this. It doesn't matter the source or intent to me. I correct them every time. If they make a an effort to show they are trying, then I would give them some leeway because they are trying to self correct and have done exactly that. Hugs
Mariah
Quote from: suzifrommd on December 02, 2015, 06:21:54 AM
I correct misgendering and deadnaming each and every time it happens. If someone gets defensive, I tell them it's not a big deal, but I expect them to try to get it right. I tell them that when it happens, all I need from them is a "sorry about that" and then we move on.
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Katiepie

Back with my previous job, once I came out, though the whole push from them to use my "legal" name, ended up having a leading to having my last name out there. Which consisted to misgendering a lot. Co workers and others alike. Basically I would let it slide if they caught it in time and apologized right away and made attempt to correct themselves. There was a lot of resistance with a few, in which would happen daily and every single time, to the point to where I would have to plunge to their level, then yell at them, or slam office doors in their faces. After their departure with the company, they still did it so I have no part of them anymore.
I would always give friendly reminders of what their "accident was" if it happened again, I would be a bit firm, and pull them aside, warning them.
Anyways to make things short, I went through it all from the start. Ended up quitting last week, and feel a whole lot better for it.

Kate <3
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Ella_bella

I find it hard to take. Im still early on in my transition... but I often feel like its inconsiderate. Im full time and dress VERY feminine. When I get mis-gendered, I usually give them the benefit of the doubt the first time. Subsequent times I cease whatever conversation was going on, and directly address the issue. I often ask, how many visual cues do you need to be prompted to use "her, she, miss/ms" etc?





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