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Formal non-gendered titles?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Cailan, Apr 16, 2017.

  1. Cailan

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    For very formal occasions when formal titles are used and modern social casual norms are ignored, what titles can be used for those who don't identify with a gender?

    Sir, ma'am, ?
    Mr., Mrs, Miss, Ms, ?
    Madam, Mister, ?
    Lady (ladies), gentleman (gentlemen), ?

    And since the military now allows transgender individuals, what title (sir/ma'am) is used to address a "third gender" officer?
     
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    I've heard Mx used as an alternative to Mr/Mrs etc.
    Lady or gentleman could be substituted for "individual" or simply "person".

    I'm not sure about the others though.
     
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    I plan to change my name legally and will probably use Mx. As that is what can be used in the UK.

    Not sure about plurals and upper echelons
     
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    Also, Mx can be produced Mix or Mux. I prefer Mux personally because Mix sounds too much like Miss to me.