Which pronoun to use if I don't know the person's gender?

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    Abhay Majumdar

    2 months ago

    When you are not sure of a person's gender, then the most appropriate pronoun to be used is 'they/them'. Although 'they/them' is generally used as a plural pronoun, in case of gender ambiguity, 'they/them' is widely accepted, and can be considered gramaatically correct. 

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