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Often but not always. Given name is too informal in some situations. Completely avoiding pronouns can sound awkward too.
by pseudalopex 6y ago
Often 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.