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.
One of those two things is happening. Might as well decide now, before the choice is taken from you.
For my part, I'd rather go job hunting than associate with freaks.
The problem is that this gives that person power. YOU'RE the one who gets fired so why let them win? The biggest way to survive her is never use pronouns and always refer to this person by name. You can't be accused of misgendering them and they can't control your speech.
The system gives them power. The prog stack hierarchy, set up by cultural Marxists with the intent on destroying civilization. Your participation in it, gives it power.
Refusal is what they hate. Walking away enrages them.