Despite Dave's explicit request for non-binary pronouns, Hartley-Brewer declined to use them, citing adherence to what she deemed "correct grammar ... and language usage in the media.

Pronouns are short words like 'it', 'she', 'he', 'you', 'we', 'they', 'us' and 'them'. They are used to describe either individuals or groups of people, rather than using their name or names.