Of course, if you're British, it's "shedyool."
Why can't the English teach their children how to speak?
Re Latinx, I do realize it's controversial. I think it's not just academics but younger Latinx people who use it.
But yes, in older generations I imagine it's less popular.
When I'm talking to someone I have to try to read the room. Generally I figure it's safer to be too PC than not PC enough. As for print, I'm not sure what AP is saying these days. Last I heard AP required "Indian" on first reference (for indigenous Americans). That, too, was at least at one point controversial, often by generations -- older people were fine with Indian. I'm not sure where that one's at these days.
Recently I wrote about a guy who preferred Mexican above the others, even though he was the third generation in the United States.
I was just glad when they opened the door to capitalized Black. Short, easy, readily identifiable and respectful.
Since we're now supposed to refer to people the way they prefer, I suppose this could get quite messy,
That's for sure. I just follow the guiding light of AP -- if there's any objection, I can blame it on them and say we're forced to follow those rules (which, of course, we are).