Livre d'Or

I think asking people to go around and give their name, current preferred pronouns, and [1-2 random things x] is a good idea / helps normalize preferred pronouns as something to be asked rather than assumed (though I would make providing pronoun preferences explicitly optional), but the preamble / preface to doing so can make all the difference re: whether it's comfortable for everyone. My advice for professors et al. would be as follows:

- always use the word 'current' before 'preferred pronouns'. If a new person is added to the class at any point, or if the class happens for a second semester, use it as an opportunity for everyone to go around and give their preferred name and current preferred pronouns again. Normalize checking in re: current preferences on a year-by-year or even semester-by-semester basis (especially if there's a break of some kind between semesters.)

- say something along the lines of, 'If I ever mix up or mispronounce your names, or misgender your current pronouns, please do help me out by correcting me on the spot or after class.'