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But, I still ask (because you never know). And, crucially, I ask if these are the right name and pronouns in the specific context of my identifying them in the story I am writing right now. No assumptions beyond that.
I probably started doing this because I've done a lot of interviews with NBs who have multiple preferred pronouns. If at all possible I want to nail down exactly what they'd prefer I use in a story about them, not have it left up to me.
But, it works with everyone. In some ways it's easier on cis sensibilities bc I come off as an earnest fact-checking journalist more so than a trans rights warrior.
This is also the recommended approach in the excellent @TransJA Style Guide.https://transjournalists.org/style-guide/
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