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Age and Disability #

  • Don’t reference age or disability unless absolutely relevant.

Gender #

  • Use a person’s preferred pronoun or name.
  • Avoid gendered language.
  • The singular “they” or “them” is acceptable, though it is better to find an alternative:
    • Acceptable: When talking to a customer, ask them for their perspective.
    • Better: When talking to customers, ask them for their perspective.
  • Focus on the benefits to the customer as much as possible.