They are usually so shocked."
I was so thrilled.
It just goes to show how low the bar is for how we expect to be treated!"
“My daughter’s school’s mascot is a gender-neutral mascot that we’ll call the ‘Mascots.’
In the time-honored tradition of the 50s, the women’s teams were called the ‘Lady Mascots.’
“I work in the public library.
“One of the owners of my company does all of the accounting.
To counter, I always list the woman first when I write up all contracts.
It’s small, but it gives me joy.”
maskedraptor48
5.
I responded with a simple but to the point, ‘Thank you, boy.'”
“I’m a teacher, and I give a shot to anthropomorphizeanimalsas female or gender-neutral whenever I can.
), people assume that stuffed animals are male.”
& Mrs. Man’s name then last name.’
officialsinger25
9.
They are usually so shocked, lol.
I don’t do this in an aggressive tone, just as a matter of fact.
I use the notecards to take roll and learn their names and pronouns.
This is not a SMALL detail for many of them.”
It’s quite a small thing, but my three grown daughters have noticed and approved.
Even my ex is down with it!"
acidicking70
12.
I’d ask him a question and then ask her a question, or vice versa.
inderellie
14.
Health insurance for my family was through my job.
The first statement I received from them was addressed to my husband’s name."
“So whenever I filled out the Christmas cards, I signed them from Jane and John.
He didn’t take me up on my offer…”
oldorc54
16.
“I’ve always chosen women doctors for any of my medical needs.
It’s strange people always assume doctors are men if you talk about your doctors' visits.
Women listen more.”
nastyjaguar23
And lastly:
17.
Why they always do that, I don’t know.
I told her it was because my husband did not change his name when we married."
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