When someone is transgender, you should call them by the pronoun they prefer. It's best to ask a person their pronouns, rather than assume them. Trans women usually have "she/her" pronouns. Trans men usually have "he/him" pronouns. Nonbinary, genderfluid, or agender people use various pronouns, such as "they/them," "ze/zim," and others. "Sex" usually refers to a person's biology, while gender refers to their identity. Some people use multiple pronouns, but this doesn't necessarily mean that any pronoun is okay. For instance, someone might use "she" and "they," but not "he." Always use the name a person calls themself. Most transgender people prefer that you never mention their previous name. Even if you knew someone by a different name in the past, it's not okay to drop that name in conversation. Don't ask what their former name was if you don't know. Many trans people refer to their previous name as a "deadname:" a name that is dead and no longer relevant to their life. When telling stories about someone in the past, use their current name and pronouns, or none at all. Refer to someone using honorifics (sir, ma'am) and other gendered language appropriate to their gender identity. For instance, if you are speaking about a trans woman, call her a woman. If you address her in a formal setting, call her "ma'am." Try using neutral language when addressing a crowd. Instead of saying "Ladies and Gentlemen", try "Distinguished Guests", or "Ladies, Gentlemen and others". That being said, don't go out of your way to assert their gender. Avoid using more gendered language than you normally would. There's no need to tell your transmasculine coworker that he looks "handsome" every single day, or always refer to your transfeminine friend as "girl!" This can sound condescending. If you are referring to a person who goes by "they," avoid gendered language altogether.
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One-sentence summary -- Use the right pronoun. Call them by their chosen name. Use gender-appropriate terminology.

Q: Using store bought mayonnaise is a convenient option, but you can also make your own using all-natural ingredients. That way you'll know exactly what you're putting on your hair. An all-natural mayonnaise mask contains ingredients that nourish your hair, with none of the preservatives. Here's how to make it: Combine an egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup of canola oil in a slow, steady stream. Keep whisking until the mixture takes on the texture of mayonnaise. Apply it to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and let it sit for an hour before shampooing. Mayonnaise alone does a great job conditioning hair, but adding milk and honey makes it even better. Milk and honey are both natural conditioners that leave hair incredibly soft and silky. Use this mask if your hair is in need of major rehydration. Here's how to make it: Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) honey and 1 tablespoon milk. Apply it to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and let it sit for an hour before shampooing. If your hair has been looking rather dull lately, you might want to use a few extra ingredients that will cleanse your hair and bring back its shine. Vinegar and lemon juice can both be used to clarify hair. Here's how to make this mask: Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) vinegar (distilled or apple cider) or 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) lemon juice. Apply it to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and let it sit for an hour before shampooing. Egg white helps to reduce frizz and dryness, leaving your hair shiny and healthy. Mayonnaise often contains egg yolks, but in this case you want to combine it with an egg white for maximum frizz-reducing benefits. Here's how to make it: Separate an egg white from the yolk. Save the yolk for a later use. Mix the egg white with 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Apply the mixture to your hair, cover your hair with a shower cap, and let it sit for an hour before shampooing.
A: Make your own mayonnaise. Make a nourishing mayonnaise mask with milk and honey. Make a clarifying mayonnaise mask with vinegar or lemon juice. Make a frizz-reducing mayonnaise mask by adding an egg white.

Article: Before you begin the adoption process you'll want to make sure that you are prepared emotionally and financially to begin the process. Spend some time thinking about why you want to adopt a child. It's a good idea to write down your reasons and reflect on them. You might write down that you want to provide a child with a good home. You might also note that you feel that you are ready to love and take care of a child. Don't adopt a child if you are doing so to try to fix another relationship in your life. Another bad reason is that you are trying to fulfill some societal expectation. You've heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. You might not need an entire village, but you will absolutely need support. If you are in a relationship, make sure that you and your partner are on the same page. An adoption won't work if you are not both committed. Talk openly and honestly about your thoughts on how to raise kids. Show your hopes and fears about how a child will change your life. You should also talk to other family members. You want your child to be able to grow up in a loving and supportive family. Communicate your desire to adopt, and ask for their support. You'll need to think long term before you begin the adoption process. If you adopt a baby, you'll need to be thinking 18 years into the future. Consider things such as: Whether you will raise your child in a certain religion. What type of child care provider you will use and how much you can afford to pay. How you want your child to be educated. Adoption can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. However, it is important to be aware that the process can be lengthy and even frustrating. You might, for example, become attached to a foster child who is eventually reunited with their birth parents. Be prepared to deal with this sort of challenge. Understand that many adoptions can also be financially costly.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Write down your reasons for wanting to adopt a child. Make sure you have a support system. Ask yourself if you are ready for the responsibility. Consider whether you are ready to go through the lengthy process.