This is the thing, even if you do have the intention of calling someone by the surname they’ve asked, it’s so easy to revert back to what you previously knew/referred to them as.This is the thing, even if you do have the intention of calling someone by the pronouns they’ve asked, it’s so easy to revert back to what you previously knew/referred to them as.
Demi Lovato asked to be called they/them a few years ago, and once most people got used to it, she then said she felt feminine again and starting going by she/her again…
it’s unrealistic to 1). expect everyone to know what pronouns you go by, and 2). get everyone to change their speech patterns and expect them to have that split second initiative all the time where they ‘correct’ themselves.
Cheryl Tweedy asked to be called Cheryl Cole a few years ago, and once most people got used to it, she then said she was divorcing and starting going by just Cheryl again…
it’s unrealistic to 1). expect everyone to know what surname you go by, and 2). get everyone to change their speech patterns and expect them to have that split second initiative all the time where they ‘correct’ themselves.