> context matters a whole lot Well yes, which undermines your example. When I see women use the term 'hey guys', they are normally addressing a mixed group, wi

> context matters a whole lot Well yes, which undermines your example. When I see women use the term 'hey guys', they are normally addressing a mixed group, with no precedence implied or inferred. In a 1-on-1 conversation, I would find it weird asking someone their dating history if I didn't know what their sexual orientation was. Different context, different connotations.