It’s amazing what passes for controversy these days. I’ve been following the subject of “preferred pronouns,” and find myself completely mystified. If you and I are speaking to one another, the only pronouns we’ll use to describe each other is “you” and “I” or possibly “me.” These are pronouns without gender. The only time one of us would use a gendered pronoun (he, she, him, or her) is when we’re not in each other’s company. So, if you inform others of your preferred pronouns, you’re telling them how to refer to you IN YOUR ABSENCE. Doesn’t that seem a bit self-important? While we’re on the subject, if you find yourself using the words: he, she, him or her a lot, you might want to stop and ask yourself if you’re guilty of gossiping. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” There’s an idea worth discussing.
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