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Guys and gals..

If you have a lot of workmates women and men,,and you are talking to someone about your friends at work,,and you use this sentence,," Yes the guys at work are a good bunch of people",do you think it right to refer to the women as one of the guys..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<..

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+8 Views: 1781 Answers: 7 Posted: 8 years ago

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Bob/PKB

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Best answer!

I don't like it. The folks at work, the people at work, the men and women at work.....are a great group to work with (with whom to work).

"You guys" - not when that includes females.

8 years ago. Rating: 8
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terryfossil 1

Very common in Aussie to use it to cover both sexes Bob..and it is not seen to be detrimental to either sex..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<...

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Bob/PKB

It's done here all the time, not an Aussie exclusive, Terry. It's lazy and tacky. Three couples out to dinner and the waiter asks, "Are you guys ready to order?" No. Your tip just lost 50%
Put the shoe on your own foot. How would you like it if a group of men and women was referred to as "Ladies" or "Gals"?

commented 8 years ago

terryfossil 1

I can see your point Bob,,i can only speak for Aussie,i know this is going to sound odd,but if you use the word "ladies",then you have stipulated a sex..if we say,"me and the guys are heading for the beach",that can be just blokes,or blokes and females..just an odd way of looking at it Bob..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<..

commented 8 years ago

Bob/PKB

I'm not going to change anyone's feelings on the subject, which doesn't matter at all. I just know that I try not to say "guys" when there are females included. I don't even say "you guys" when I'm herding 5 grandchildren off to bed. Do what's comfortable. If someone doesn't like it, (s)he should tell you.

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terryfossil 1

Sounds like a plan Bob..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

commented 8 years ago

Ducky

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"Hi guys".....commonly used when a young person enters a room filled with people. As long as they say it with a smile, I'm okay with it. Being referred to as "a gal" actually doesn't do much for me.

8 years ago. Rating: 9
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terryfossil 1

I should not have used the word gal Duck,we do not use it in Aussie,,but rather a group of blokes and girls collectively being called guys,,as you have said in your answer..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

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Ducky

Got it.

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terryfossil 1

Geezz you are quick mate..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

commented 8 years ago

Ducky

At times. :)

commented 8 years ago

terryfossil 1

@ Duck..:):):):):):)..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

commented 8 years ago

Flip

I often say "Hi guys" to a group of people, but I certainly cannot be classified as a young person (But not the oldest in this room!) :o))

commented 8 years ago

Ducky

Careful Flip. :)

commented 8 years ago

sunnyB

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That term is used here in the UK a lot nowadays Terry, I think it's just a modern saying, but I don't like it.

I've gone off the term Guys & Gals as well recently , but only because the pervert child molester Saville used to use it.

8 years ago. Rating: 9
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terryfossil 1

I did not know that Dave,but the question is more about boys and girls being called guys..i do not know why i used the word gals,we do not use it in Aussie..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<..

commented 8 years ago

sunnyB

Gals has been a word used here for many years, my Grandmother used to call all girls gals. Guys I think is a word bought over hear by the Americans during WW2. My father in law wasn't very happy when his son asked him if he had any chewing gum when he came home from the war, as you can imagine.

commented 8 years ago

west-bus

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my colleagues...... would fit the bill perfectly.

8 years ago. Rating: 9
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jhharlan

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To me, "you guys " is all inclusive. I use the term regardless of who. Guy was my father's name and thus has no particular sex, it's just a word. I do not like being referred to as "lady"......

8 years ago. Rating: 7
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lindilou

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The term guy or guys is used all the time here to cover everyone..... okay guys? LoL

8 years ago. Rating: 7
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Ducky

It's okay with me if it's okay with the rest of the guys.

commented 8 years ago

hector5559

We only use it to see the show in London on stage,,

commented 8 years ago

lindilou

Also... nowadays the kids call everyone 'dude' ... even the lady principal!!! DUDES!!!
[ I'll never get used to that one ... well I'm off to the 'Dude' Ranch .... LoL ]

commented 8 years ago

Ducky

Now, 'dude' is a bit over the top. Please don't call me that!

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lindilou

That's what I said too!!!

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terryfossil 1

I think i once read that (Dude) meant camel crap,,>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

commented 8 years ago

lindilou

That may be spelled 'doo-doo' ... lmbo!