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by theorique
4638 days ago
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Speaking as a man, if I were in a mixed group and addressed in various ways: guys and girls - OK. Very casual. ladies and gentlemen - OK. Somewhat more formal. men and women - Weird. Sounds stilted. boys and girls - OK, depending on tone. Would work better with an ironic tone when addressed to adults. Would sound stupid if expressed in kindergarten teacher tone. ladies and boys - seems a bit forced. Also, it makes me think of "ladyboys" (e.g. transgendered Thai prostitutes) |
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