So I’ve realized that in conversations I’ll use traditional terms for men as general terms for both genders, both singularly and for groups. I always mean it well, but I’ve been thinking that it’s not as inclusive to women/trans people.

For example I would say:

“What’s up guys?” “How’s it going man?” "Good job, my dude!” etc.

Replacing these terms with person, people, etc sounds awkward. Y’all works but sounds very southern US (nowhere near where I am located) so it sounds out of place.

So what are some better options?

    • TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      People sometimes say that English is easier to learn than Mandarin because the latter has a lot of intonation specific meaning, but there’s a very clear difference between “Hey, buddy!” (jocular) that you say to a long loved friend and the “Hey, buddy!” (pejorative) you say to the guy who steals your grocery cart.