In the FLYER tradition of thread drift please indulge me with the following musings.
It appears people are allowed/encouraged/forced to decide on their personal pronouns (PGP) or even their neopronouns
Thankfully I have never encountered a single person to whom this applies, but as I read elsewhere, and indeed even here, I do understand such people exist.
There seem to be obvious issues as to knowing what words we have to apply to such people, that is unless it is customary for them to wear lapel badges with their pronouns - neo or ancient - displayed in big friendly letters on the front. Is this done? But does it really matter as the chances are any conversation will consist of the words
you and
yours, where we don't even have to gauge our level of familiarity, as do the unfortunate French?
However... Much as we are now allowed/compelled to select our gender, regardless of the contents of our Y-fronts or panties, I have unilaterally decided that I should be allowed to self identify my status.
Henceforth I wish to be addressed as '
Sir'.
This raises questions. How do I let people know this? A badge with "My PSH is
Sir"? Or do I have to send text briefing in advance of any meeting?
Surely I have the same rights as any gender flexible person to insist how I should be spoken of? Personal pronouns are an issue, but I am happy with
His Lordship(s)'. I know I have never actually been ennobled, but in a world where the AVM can change the meaning of a word overnight I see no reason why I shouldn't be allowed to. I insist on this as one of my many rights in the world of 2021/2.
I look forward to meeting you all at future fly-ins.
Rob P