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It's not really regional. I have noticed this most from folks who are transitioning genders. Some are OK with "they", but some prefer folks to go above and be
by tiglionabbit 8y ago
It's not really regional. I have noticed this most from folks who are transitioning genders. Some are OK with "they", but some prefer folks to go above and beyond to affirm their new gender, thus objecting to "dude" and "guys".
As a result, I've gotten into the habit of saying "y'all" and "folks" even though I'd otherwise never have used these words.
- disgruntledphd2 8y agoI use gentlefolk, to avoid this issue (also it's kinda of a cool word, that people tend not to use very much).
- seanmcdirmid 8y agoIt is regional outside of the USA, quickly gaining gender neutrality in the UK, Australia, India, .... y’all or folks won’t cut it in those places.
- swish_bob 8y agoFolk is fine in the UK and works well, as does "everybody".