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"It" is not generally used in English to refer to people, and generally carries a dehumanizing or even pejorative connotation when used to refer to a person (it
by JonathonW 4y ago
"It" is not generally used in English to refer to people, and generally carries a dehumanizing or even pejorative connotation when used to refer to a person (it's not unheard of to see "it" used as a slur against binary trans people, for example-- using "it" in place of preferred pronouns).
Use "it" if someone specifically requests that "it" be used to refer to them. Don't if they do not.
- joshmn 4y agoMy mom called me "it" for the first two weeks after I was born. She wasn't sure on a name. Exception not the rule, but made me giggle reading your comment.
- alwayslikethis 4y agoI think infants are somewhat commonly called "it" for some reason.
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