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Mx Manners& says:

Anymany should never get down to only one thing remaining on your& Want to Do list. This would be downright un-plural.

Be sure to share any Mx Manners& tips you've heard under the hashtag…

#MxMannersAnd
It's only polite to offer your& houseguests plenty of writing instruments in many thicknesses and colours. One never knows when they might need to hold an impromptu meeting to decide what to wear for the day.

#MxMannersAnd
When a bedraggled stranger asks for your& help, don't stop to ask whether they're traumagenic or not.

#MxMannersAnd
Employers should consider work from home a plural accommodation. It's a burden to pack myriad lunches when y'all are plural, this is why so many plurals prefer to work from home.

#MxMannersAnd
When getting a holiday gift for another system's children, make sure that it's a gift that lends itself to sharing or team play such as a craft kit or puzzle. This way all the unknown system kids can be included as well.

#MxMannersAnd
When someone switches in, it's polite to say "Welcome back." This is basic plural-safe-space etiquette.

#MxMannersAnd
Not every system likes to be asked whom is fronting. This is something for which there's no blanket etiquette. Asking whether they prefer to be asked, however, is.

#MxMannersAnd
You is plural. In a pinch it serves when you're unsure whether you're speaking to a plural or singular system.

When you know that someone is plural, it's best to ask what 2nd-persons pronouns they prefer such as you-and (you&) or y'all.

#MxMannersAnd
Should you find yourself accompanying a plural to an amusement park or ice cream parlour, be prepared to be their responsible adult supervision for a while.

#MxMannersAnd
The ampersand is a glyph from the Latin "et" or and. It used to be a letter of the alphabet, after "zed and, per se, and". The ampersand is either a symbol of plurality, or engagements (i.e. weddings).

#MxMannersAnd
Some English idioms may be inspired by plural experiences, such as "I was beside myself with Anger." which might indicate 3 total headmates.

#MxMannersAnd
When you visit a plural's home, be prepared for more than the usual singular person's clutter. When you think about it, it's a miracle so many people can share such a small space together without it being worse.

#MxMannersAnd

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