I've actually faced similar conundrums.
One doesn't wish to offend, so I've come up with a solution.
Call everyone 'carbon based lifeform.'
It would solve a myriad of problems, no specific gender, race, or species/object (for those that identify with animals [furries] or inanimate objects), etc.
'How can I help you, Carbon Based Lifeform (CBL for short)'
'Next Carbon Based Lifeform in line'
'By the power vested in me by the State of Unionization, I hereby pronounce you Carbon Based Lifeforms until death do you part.'
Of course, if you are, let's say, a silicon based lifeform, that would negate the above.
I dunno. I guess, perhaps, 'Elemental' would be acceptable?
One doesn't wish to offend, so I've come up with a solution.
Call everyone 'carbon based lifeform.'
It would solve a myriad of problems, no specific gender, race, or species/object (for those that identify with animals [furries] or inanimate objects), etc.
'How can I help you, Carbon Based Lifeform (CBL for short)'
'Next Carbon Based Lifeform in line'
'By the power vested in me by the State of Unionization, I hereby pronounce you Carbon Based Lifeforms until death do you part.'
Of course, if you are, let's say, a silicon based lifeform, that would negate the above.
I dunno. I guess, perhaps, 'Elemental' would be acceptable?
This was the first thing that crossed my mind upon seeing the article.
Apologies if it offends. Hey, I didn't write the lyrics.
If it does, as I'm sure it will someone somewhere, maybe you should invest in a more pliant rod?