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[-] fiercekitten@lemm.ee 15 points 6 months ago

I don't understand why "gal" isn't used more. It's "woman"s single-syllable sister and also isn't infantilizing like using "girl" can be.

[-] NikkiDimes@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

I only ever hear gals use it, usually in group settings. It really is a shame. It just feels dated for whatever reason in other contexts, I guess.

[-] fiercekitten@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago

I see what you did there :)

[-] Aganim@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

Still waiting for 'broad' to become fashionable again..

[-] lath@lemmy.world 25 points 6 months ago

In my memory, the term was not used kindly even during its peak.

[-] Kit 5 points 6 months ago

I used to use "guys and gals" in a work setting, but then I hired an employee who identified as non binary (hope I'm using the right word here) and I didnt want them to feel excluded. I started using "all" or "yinz" instead and it stuck. At this point I just don't assume pronouns unless someone tells me what theirs are.

[-] jemikwa 6 points 6 months ago

Guys, gals, and enby pals is pretty inclusive and rhymes

[-] neonred@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago
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