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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

So I've realized that in conversations I'll use traditional terms for men as general terms for all genders, both singularly and for groups. I always mean it well, but I've been thinking that it's not as inclusive to women/trans people.

For example I would say:

"What's up guys?" "How's it going man?" "Good job, my dude!” etc.

Replacing these terms with person, people, etc sounds awkward. Y'all works but sounds very southern US (nowhere near where I am located) so it sounds out of place.

So what are some better options?

Edit: thanks for all the answers peoples, I appreciate the honest ones and some of the funny ones.

The simplest approach is to just drop the usage of guys, man, etc. Folks for groups and mate for singular appeal to me when I do want to add one in between friends.

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[-] GTG3000@programming.dev 12 points 11 months ago

"What's up everypony?"

[-] skrlet13@feddit.cl 12 points 11 months ago

Remember, non binary ppl exist too! (in reference of "both genders")

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[-] lone_faerie 11 points 11 months ago
[-] Mojo@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago
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[-] quinkin@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago
[-] no_time_like_the@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago

You could copy Scooby do and refer to the group of people as 'gang', 'team' works too

[-] theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago
[-] sjmulder@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 11 months ago
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[-] OneCardboardBox@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 11 months ago

"What's up dog turds?"

"How's it hanging, dingleberry?"

"Nice job, Captain Hazelwood!"

I do actually know someone who speaks like this.

[-] echo@lemmings.world 10 points 11 months ago

all friends everyone folks peeps team

If you're only addressing one person then it can be left off entirely.

[-] pearable@lemmy.ml 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Folks for groups and friend for individuals is my go to. Comrade if you want to be spicy

[-] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 10 points 11 months ago

What's poppin primates‽‽‽

[-] NENathaniel@lemmy.ca 10 points 11 months ago
[-] StupidBrotherInLaw@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

Whenever there's any question, I usually open with "sup, dogs" in my most serious voice, then continue to deadpan refer to everyone as dog, such as "and you, dog, I need to check the grist mill, thank you dog". Fifteen years in and no complaints so far.

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[-] Davidvanb@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago
[-] plantedworld@lemmy.world 9 points 11 months ago

I've started using "hello chums"

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[-] Blizzard@lemmy.zip 8 points 11 months ago
[-] braxy29@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

i find myself using "friend" a lot lately. dunno if that's a great replacement.

[-] nonfuinoncuro@lemm.ee 10 points 11 months ago

I'm not your buddy, guy!

[-] DAMunzy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Earthling...Terran - I don't care how awkward it sounds. It's awkward for me to change might as well make it awkward for everyone.

Edit: just me being cranky... Normally I go out of my way to make people feel accepted.

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[-] BillSchofield@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

I sound even more southern than I am because I say "y'all" frequently to avoid gendered pronouns. People, you, and we are often good. I think my favorite is "you folks".

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