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They. I kept seeing the word "they", and wondering about it. Was it really every single person in the company that thought you were joking about your GED, or wa
by darkerside 5y ago
They. I kept seeing the word "they", and wondering about it. Was it really every single person in the company that thought you were joking about your GED, or was it a handful that you told?
Attributing the actions of a few individuals to an entire group is a quick way to engender feelings of alienation in yourself. Pro tip: don't do that.
- Kalium 5y agoI think "they" is best understood as an indicator of the author's mindset. When you feel like an outsider, it's very easy to feel that the whole of the group is unified against you.
- darkerside 5y agoAnd when you feel like that, it cements you as an outsider. You can also choose to use "he" or "she", and then have the "jerk" become the outsider. I sometimes do the former, but now try to do the latter. It leads to a happier life, and if anything, it's closer to reflecting reality.