Navigating Awkwardness: Should I Acknowledge a Colleague's Beard?

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Navigating Awkwardness: Should I Acknowledge a Colleague's Beard?
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A reader asks for advice on how to handle a colleague's sudden change in appearance, specifically the growth of a beard, in a strictly professional relationship.

DEAR ERIC: I have known “Mary” for almost 10 years. We have a strictly business/professional relationship which requires us to meet several times a year.

I know that Mary is gay . Based on our conversations, Mary has identified as female, although her physical appearance and clothing do not pin her to a specific gender.

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