From 1d5b2eff17fb24e257ee23b1e7224b9354bd46a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: a username <8878890+someobscurereference@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:50 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Update styleguide.md

Minor edits to conform with the CM department version for writing on meta sites
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 packages/stacks-docs/src/docs/public/copy/styleguide.md | 6 +++---
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/packages/stacks-docs/src/docs/public/copy/styleguide.md b/packages/stacks-docs/src/docs/public/copy/styleguide.md
index e72bce42c3..ab32148a0a 100644
--- a/packages/stacks-docs/src/docs/public/copy/styleguide.md
+++ b/packages/stacks-docs/src/docs/public/copy/styleguide.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
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-updated: 2026-04-29
+updated: 2026-06-23
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 <script>
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ Never use abbreviations in external-facing materials including marketing, docume
 
 ### Internal communications
 
-In internal Slack, emails, or presentations, abbreviations may be used for brevity once the full name has been established in context. However, defaulting to full names is still preferred.
+In internal Slack, emails, or presentations, abbreviations may be used for brevity once the full name has been established in context, alongside the abbreviation you will be using in parentheses. However, defaulting to full names is still preferred.
 
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   <GridColumn extraClasses="bg-green-100">
@@ -469,7 +469,7 @@ Leave off possessives when referring to users or features when possible. If you
 
 When referring to Stack Overflow, use “we”. However, try to avoid inserting Stack Overflow into the content as much as possible.
 
-Use “their” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun when the gender of the subject is unknown or unimportant. Avoid using gendered terms.
+Use “their” as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun when the gender of the subject is unknown or unimportant. Avoid using gendered terms (unless you’re certain someone wants to be addressed with them).
 
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   <GridColumn extraClasses="bg-red-100">