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Discussion on: Why I'm Not One of the Guys

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Andrew Bone

Just as a language tidbit the word 'pals', in the acceptable list, also is a male centric word, originally meaning brothers, that over time has become gender neutral. Perhaps 'guys' can go a similar way, or perhaps now we're more aware of language and sexism it's too late for the word to drop its gender connotations.

I'm all for changing speaking, and writing, habits to be more inclusive but thought I'd add this just as an interesting point.