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 ==Customs==
-In the J'naii language there is a gender neutral personal pronoun for which there is no direct translation in the Galactic Basic Standard or English languages.
+===Personal Pronouns===
+The J'naii language includes ungendered personal pronouns for which there is no direct translation in the Galactic Basic Standard or English languages.
-When communicating in Galactic Basic Standard or English, many J'naii use the preferred pronoun 'ne' (in place of he/she/they). This may help to differentiate the commonly-genderless J'naii from other species which are predominantly gendered. J'naii who do experience gender may have their own individual preferences.
+When communicating in these languages, many J'naii prefer the use of unique alternative pronouns - such as "Ne" or "Ze" (in place of he, she, or they). It is postulated that the use of "n" or "z" may indicate a "non"-gendered or "zero"-gender pronoun - however, this has not been confirmed.
+This helps differentiate the predominantly-genderless J'naii from other species which are predominantly gendered. Of course, individual J'naii (especially those who experience gender) may have their own preferences.
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-! Subjective !! Possessive !! Objective
+! !! colspan="2" | <span style="color:#00911f;"> '''Preferred'''</span> !! <span style="color:#e05200;">'''Accepted'''</span> !! <span style="color:#e00000;">'''Not Preferred'''</span> !! '''Example Usage'''
 |-
-| Ne || Nir || Nem
+| '''Subjective''' || <span style="color:#00911f;">'''Ne'''</span> || <span style="color:#00911f;">'''Ze'''</span> || <span style="color:#e05200;">'''They'''</span> || <span style="color:#e00000;">He</span> or <span style="color:#e00000;">She</span> || "Have you met Nakir? '''Ne''' / '''ze''' is a J'naii diplomat."
 |-
-| They || Their|| Them
+| '''Possessive''' || <span style="color:#00911f;">'''Nir/s'''</span> || <span style="color:#00911f;">'''Zer/s'''</span> || <span style="color:#e05200;">'''Their/s'''</span> || <span style="color:#e00000;">His</span> or <span style="color:#e00000;">Her/s</span> || "I am interested to learn '''nir''' / '''zer''' opinion on the matter."
 |-
-| He || His || Him
+| '''Objective''' || <span style="color:#00911f;">'''Nem'''</span> || <span style="color:#00911f;">'''Zem'''</span> || <span style="color:#e05200;">'''Them'''</span> ||  <span style="color:#e00000;">Him</span> or <span style="color:#e00000;">Her</span> || "I almost forgot to say goodbye to '''nem''' / '''zem'''!"
-|-
-| She || Hers || Her
 |}
-Even though the J'naii formed family units, sleeping together with a friend has nothing to do with mating. Rather, it is a preferred way to keep warm.
+===Other Customs===
+While J'naii do form family units, typically consisting of two parents and their offspring, living and sleeping arrangements are not always indicative of romantic connection or mating practices. For example, many J'naii live with friends for the sake of company and may share beds to stay warm and comfortable.
-When dancing, whomever is the taller partner leads.
+When two J'naii dance, the taller partner typically leads.
 ==Technology==