In University, sadly, going around in a circle and making a statement is fairly standard for tutorials. Generally it is 'Name and 3 things about you' and some friends used that opportunity to come out to the group while others did not because they were questioning or felt unsafe. ..Its possible I might be returning to the education sphere so I just want to know a better framework for introductions so I can combat ones I find problematic.

I just am finding the specific question about pronouns being added to the introduction statement being particularly problematic, especially as they are referred to as 'preferred pronouns' rather than pronouns. Though if we all used They as the automatic assumption I would again be fine with 'preferred pronouns'. I think.

I'm not very good at figuring out my way in gender issues because personally I really am an apathetic echidna. I really don't care about what people assume, or what pronouns. I just feel sad when people who are sensitive about it get singled out and hurt by other peoples misplaced good intentions.