Here's a breakdown of some common pronouns and their uses:
Singular Pronouns:
* He/Him/His: Used for people who identify as male.
* She/Her/Hers: Used for people who identify as female.
* They/Them/Their: Used for people who identify as non-binary, gender-neutral, or who prefer not to disclose their gender. This is also used as a singular pronoun for people whose gender you don't know or for situations where you want to avoid assuming someone's gender.
* Ze/Zir/Zirs: Another set of pronouns used by some non-binary people.
Plural Pronouns:
* We/Us/Our: Used when referring to a group of people that includes the speaker.
* You/Your/Yours: Used when referring to the person or people being addressed.
* They/Them/Their: Used for a group of people when you don't know their individual pronouns.
It's always best to ask someone what pronouns they prefer. You can say something like:
* "What pronouns do you use?"
* "How would you like me to refer to you?"
* "I'm still learning about pronouns. Could you tell me what pronouns you use?"
It's important to be respectful and use the pronouns someone tells you, even if they're different from what you expect.
If you're ever unsure about someone's pronouns, it's always better to err on the side of asking.