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Although “you” is often used to refer to a specific person or persons (e.g., “How did you get to work today?”), in many languages, it can also be used to refer
by CGMthrowaway 1y ago
Although “you” is often used to refer to a specific person or persons (e.g., “How did you get to work today?”), in many languages, it can also be used to refer to people in general (e.g., “You avoid rush hour if you can.”).
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2010939117#:~:text=Although%20%E2%80%9Cyou%E2%80%9D%20is%20often%20used,if%20you%20can.%E2%80%9D). https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2010939117#:~:text=Alt...
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