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submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

So I've realized that in conversations I'll use traditional terms for men as general terms for all 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?

Edit: thanks for all the answers peoples, I appreciate the honest ones and some of the funny ones.

The simplest approach is to just drop the usage of guys, man, etc. Folks for groups and mate for singular appeal to me when I do want to add one in between friends.

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[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 22 points 8 months ago

I use "folks" a lot. "Howdy folks." I am also a Tarheel so I can get away with y'all. And howdy.

[-] WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago

As a Texan, I officially give the entire country the “Howdy” and “Y’all” pass, but we’re keeping “there’s a snake in my boot” for ourselves.

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