: Clearly define why the relationship or interaction is being discussed. Is it a personal essay, a fictional story, or a journalistic piece?.
: Always use the name and pronouns a person currently uses, even when referring to their past. guy and tranny
: Only mention a person's transgender status if it is directly pertinent to the story. Avoid gratuitous focus on surgery or medical history unless it is the central theme of the piece. : Clearly define why the relationship or interaction
: Terms like "tranny" are considered derogatory slurs by many in the LGBTQ+ community. Use accurate terms like transgender woman , trans woman , or simply woman . a fictional story