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.
Don't engage. If you must speak use first names. Don't use sentences where the subject isn't implied unless you have to. Basically minimize the newspeak you have to do and 200% don't correct anyone else's pronoun use