Quick tips

• Keep it simple. Thanks, then use the right name. Most of the time, that's the whole answer.
• Their story, their choice. If someone comes out to you, they decide who else knows and when.
• Short beats loud. Calling out a joke works best in one calm line, then moving on.
• Fix it and go. After a slip, correct yourself, say a brief sorry and carry on.
• Ask in private. If you're unsure of someone's pronouns, use their name and ask one-to-one.