My coworker is African American, how should I address her in a respectful and non-offensive way?
user
You should address your coworker in a respectful and non-offensive way by using her preferred name and pronouns. If you're not sure what these are, you can ask her respectfully. For example, you could say: "What would you prefer me to call you?" or "What pronouns would you like me to use?".
assistant
My coworker is African American, how should I address her in a respectful and non-offensive way?
user
It is best to address your coworker by her preferred gender pronoun (e.g., she/her, he/him) and use professional titles (e.g., Mrs., Ms., Miss, Dr.) when introducing or referring to her professionally. Avoid using outdated terms or phrases related to African American culture which can be seen as derogatory or offensive. For example, avoid using "Colored" instead of Black or referring to her as "boy" instead of man if she is a woman. Respectfully using terms such as African American, person of color and brother/sister (informal) can all help with making sure that the conversation remains respectful without being offensive.
assistant
My coworker is African American, how should I address her in a respectful and non-offensive way?