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I 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
by Kalium 5y ago
I 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.