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*Person first. Use ‘person first’ language: language that prioritizes someone’s identity and individuality above whatever other characteristic you might be describing... | *Person first. Use ‘person first’ language: language that prioritizes someone’s identity and individuality above whatever other characteristic you might be describing... | ||
*Be inclusive. Try and use language that is as inclusive as possible to reflect the known or unknown diversity of your audience. For example, instead of using the terms husband or wife when unsure of the sexual orientation and/or marital status of who you are speaking with, use the term ‘partner.’ Similarly, when referring to a group of people, try ‘folks’ instead of ‘guys.’ | *Be inclusive. Try and use language that is as inclusive as possible to reflect the known or unknown diversity of your audience. For example, instead of using the terms husband or wife when unsure of the sexual orientation and/or marital status of who you are speaking with, use the term ‘partner.’ Similarly, when referring to a group of people, try ‘folks’ instead of ‘guys.’ | ||
*Be specific. Use language that is consistent with how a person identifies and is comfortable for them... | |||
*Be critical. Before introducing or describing someone based on personal characteristics (such as race, gender identity, (dis)ability, use of substances, etc.), ask yourself whether it is relevant and necessary to do so... | |||
===2019: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945955/ Biased labels: An experimental study of language and stigma among individuals in recovery and health professionals]=== | ===2019: [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30945955/ Biased labels: An experimental study of language and stigma among individuals in recovery and health professionals]=== | ||
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