Don't
call
women
"guys".
Don't
call
women
"females".
Don't
call
women
"girls".
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Replying to @o_guest
Always wondered: a group of individuals from both genders... Can I greet them saying hey guys or would this only refer to the men in the group?
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Replying to @Kunkakom
Ideally don't do it. There are many alternatives. https://subfictional.com/language-matters-stop-using-guys-to-address-mix-gender-groups/ …
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I struggle with not using guys, because I want a gender neutral alternate that is 'casual' (I work with teenagers) however I'm Australian, and we definitely don't use the terms folks or y'all. I would love an alternative!
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Replying to @kymberlylouise_ @Kunkakom
I don't use y'all but I do use "you all", "all", "peeps", etc. There's lists of alternatives on Google. Pick your favourite!
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Peeps would work instead of guys! (with the added benefit of giving the teenagers a reason to laugh at me for trying to be cool)
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