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Originally Posted by masraum
I used to address emails with "Gents" (assuming all male names), but I've converted to starting almost all emails with "Folks" or avoiding pronouns when I'm not sure.
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When I grew up, "sir" or "madam" were formal salutations to people I respected. They were honorable titles.
I know that times have changed and people are more sensitive to whatever new identity they have, and I try to be respectful/accommodate especially when it is obvious, but what about a man dressed as a woman who identifies as a man?
The forest can get lost through the trees. Mistakes happen. Freak out at me over anything and then I tend lose any original respect. Some people go out into the world looking for a fight.