The pollster also asked Americans about using “preferred pronouns” or “gender-neutral pronouns” like “they” instead of “he” or “she.” Thirty-five percent of Americans say they would be somewhat or very comfortable if a friend told them they use gender-neutral pronouns, while 40 percent would be uncomfortable. Twenty-three percent say it does not matter either way.
Gen Z adults, while increasingly embracing biological reality, are more comfortable that older generations with a friend using gender-neutral pronouns. Gen Z women are much more likely than women in other generations to say they are comfortable learning that a friend uses gender-neutral pronouns compared to Gen Z men .