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.
Friendly reminder that the female will ruin you either way, if she notices you ALWAYS use her name and never attempt a pronoun she'll figure you out, and if you just ignore her for the most part she'll figure out you're avoiding it's usage.
Don't speak to them unless for the most basic things necessary for work. Don't try to be friendly, don't try to relate, speak of work only as required and be quiet