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If you're not sure, you can always just use the person's given name instead of a pronoun. This works 100% of the time, while pronouns in a signature block aren'
by pseudo0 6y ago
If you're not sure, you can always just use the person's given name instead of a pronoun. This works 100% of the time, while pronouns in a signature block aren't very helpful if you're referring to someone who got CCed but has not replied to an email chain.
- pseudalopex 6y agoOften but not always. Given name is too informal in some situations. Completely avoiding pronouns can sound awkward too.
- pseudo0 6y agoThe OP mentioned the technology industry, which tends to be pretty informal. At least personally, the vast majority of my correspondence uses first names rather than honorifics. I agree that it can be a bit stilted, but it's better than awkwardly mixing up a person's gender.
- pseudalopex 6y agoThey said they worked in tech. They asked about industry generally.