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it's not uncommon to see pronouns in people's email signatures and social media bios but it's far from widespread so why do people do it there is a simple reason for why the new decade will see more people in business doing this for many transgender people it's an easy way to show the world the pronouns they'd like you to use but it goes beyond trans and non-binary equality i'm cisgender i identify with the sex assigned to me at birth but i also include pronouns in my email signature for one simple reason it normalizes discussions about gender which as a queer man i can assure you as a conversation that benefits everyone showing your pronouns tells everyone you come across i won't assume your gender with only seconds to make the impression in your email to get a response or a follow on your socials showing your pronouns could be the difference between the click that you need including pronouns in your email signature and social media profiles is an important move towards inclusivity says lgbt plus inclusion consultant gina batty it shows you care about individuals preferences and is a simple solution to accidental misgendering misgendering is getting someone's gender wrong it can be embarrassing for you and hurtful to the person you are speaking to if it happens it is best to apologize correct yourself and continue the conversation you were having want to know what someone's pronouns are thankfully there is really easy way to find out just ask what pronouns do you use some trans and non-binary people might ask you to use the gender-neutral pronouns they them there everyone's gender identity and gender expression are on a spectrum understanding this is a vital part of being a trans ally and should be part and parcel of including pronouns in your signature all of this may sound like an unnecessary level of woke to bring to the office but betty says on a deeper level changes like this leads to powerful cultural shifts in organizations it creates a safe space so everyone can bring their whole self to work no longer needing to censor or hide parts of themselves this leads to greater productivity creativity and connection with colleagues in your organizational purpose in offices where i have worked where pronouns and bios and email signatures have become prevalent it happened with complete ease and not once have i seen it been mandatory in a small organization it might be something you can start yourself simply add the pronouns in but if you want to make more sweeping change or work for a larger organization you could seek the help of your hr team one institution who has taken the step of informing all their staff they can add pronouns into their signatures as south bank center