Context: I am visiting a high school friend. Another friend who we both knew in high school has posted some interesting things recently. This friend has changed their name, but the friend I am visiting is not following them and is not aware of their transition.

How do I bring up this friend without dead naming them?

  • Solivine
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    1 year ago

    just use their old name once when introducing the new name

    • ShaunaTheDead@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Yeah this is the answer. It’s okay to dead name when you’re telling someone of a name change. After that, correct them every time if they don’t use their new name.