I am getting a new coworker that I will likely need to work closely with, and it’s a “they/them”. Haven’t seen this person or a picture yet, so not sure if it’s a female or male at this point.
What are some tips for dealing with this? Should I just completely ignore the issue and make on as if it isn’t “a thing”, just avoiding the use of pronouns? I want to keep my job, but I don’t want to betray reality and my principles.
This one is easy: never use pronouns when referring to this person. Simply use his/her proper name in every context.
Pronouns are meant to be useful and convenient shorthand for the speaker, not an ideological purity test to validate the worldview of the subject.
This and they use them to force others to comply with their fantasy. You do not use pronouns when speaking about someone present. That is considered rude. It’s an attempt to control your thought when the individual is not around
This is the way.
Also, start looking for a new job right fucking now. Even if they aren't planning to destroy you, the woke will take hold and the time to exit is now, while they're still profitable enough to hire people.