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"Guys" is the gender-neutral term for a group of mixed gender people. Here is an interesting discussion on the topic: http://english.stackexchange.com/question

by blhack 14y ago

"Guys" is the gender-neutral term for a group of mixed gender people. Here is an interesting discussion on the topic: http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/11816/is-guy-gender-neutral http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/11816/is-guy-gend... Also if this is confusing, I'd suggest taking classes on a language other than English. I know that at least in French, mixed-gender-groups take the masculine plural form. In fact, here is another discussion (same site): http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/19074/what-is-a-feminine-version-of-guys http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/19074/what-is-a-f... "Guys" can also refer to a group of women.

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panacea 14y ago
I often leave work by saying 'cheers guys' or 'have a good evening guys' to a mixed gender group and then ponder in the elevator down if, perhaps, I've offended females with my casual nomenclature? I think it probably is slightly misogynistic. Not my personal intent, but inherited from history? What term could I use instead? 'Guys and Gals' seems old fashioned and too wordy. And the set order of the list might imply something. 'People' seems too cold. I reckon using "guys" as a gender-neutral term for a mixed gender bunch is ok.
- batista 14y ago
  >I think it probably is slightly misogynistic. Not my personal intent, but inherited from history? Do you _hate_ women? If not, then it's not misogynistic. Enough already with the stupid guilt trips over everything and anything!