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In reply to the discussion: I think we should take a look at this new guy for the 2020 Dem nominee [View all]delisen
(7,448 posts)30. Seriously guys means male; gals means female, if you want to include everyone
you might try "people."
So your post is inviting guys (men)to consider a new guy (male).
If you don't think language matters or that females are included in the term "males," you might try addressing a mixed audience as just "ladies" instead of Ladies and Gentleman" or as women instead of "Men and Women"
Using "guys" when addressing everyone is like the old days when women were not allowed in the public sphere.
I think that men and woman are equal, and women are not a subset of men (that wasthe Adam's rib anti-scientific story or creation).
If you think it doesn't matter anymore try addressing a mixed audience as "gals." and see if men think they are included. They may even be offended.
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I think we should take a look at this new guy for the 2020 Dem nominee [View all]
NightWatcher
Apr 2017
OP
He probably has to wear a disguise sometimes when going out in public...
dubyadiprecession
Apr 2017
#6
All he needs is a blond squirrel on his head and he could get into the white house today.
George II
Apr 2017
#11
Well I am not a guy so I guess you aren't asking me. Is this for the Men's Lounge? not GD
delisen
Apr 2017
#26
I think we are creative enough to find alternatives that will work for the future
delisen
Apr 2017
#39