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===Preferred Pronouns=== | ===Preferred Pronouns=== | ||
The majority of J'naii are ungendered or 'angrogynous' and do not experience or express any gender identity. As such, many prefer the use of gender-neutral pronouns. | |||
While 'They' is a commonly-used gender-neutral pronoun within the Federation (and most J'naii would accept its use for themselves), when referring to an individual J'naii, it is considered polite to use the alternative outlined below. | |||
As the J'naii language does include a unique gender-neutral pronoun scheme that is considered 'untranslatable,' an older Human scheme has been adopted for use in Federation Standard conversation: ne/nem/nir. | |||
It should be noted that there are a large population of J'naii who do experience gender - the below guide is for Ensign Kivik's preferences only. | It should be noted that there are a large population of J'naii who do experience gender - the below guide is for Ensign Kivik's preferences only. | ||