Use the generic singular "they" for persons of unknown gender? > there is a good chance of of the other person's programming beliefs may play a big role in the

Use the generic singular "they" for persons of unknown gender? > there is a good chance of of the other person's programming beliefs may play a big role in their thinking Check. Use the male pronoun for hypothetical person in detailed example who needs to be more flexible in his/her thinking? > this social circumstance may necessitate that he adopt a new viewpoint Where the female pronoun would sound awkwardly coercive and uninviting? > this social circumstance may necessitate that she adopt a new viewpoint Check. I believe ilaksh has their bases covered.