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Topic: Question for the Ladies (and Gentlemen)
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 From: Herndon, VA Registered: FEB 2002
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posted 08-04-2002 11:14 AM
quote: Originally posted by Catwoman: I'm sorry guys.....didn't mean to do that.
This is actually a serious question: "Does the term "guys" refer specifically to "males" or generally to "everyone". My observation is that this varies by region of the country, and I was wondering what is PC on this board. Ladies? (and gentlemen?) Thanks. -GRROWL
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Old and Slow Prowler Junkie Posts: 43 From: Redlands. CA. USA Registered: JUN 2002
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posted 08-04-2002 12:01 PM
Yes you are correct!
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Catwoman Prowler Junkie Posts: 964 From: Registered: AUG 2000
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posted 08-04-2002 12:55 PM
I use the term "guys" in general for everyone. Seems everyone in our group here in AZ does the same. Personally, I don't get hung up it ~ I don't need anyone to say "goodbye guys and gals", etc. just because I'm around. As long as I'm treated as a "fellow prowler owner", I'm a happy camper. Debbie This message has been edited by Catwoman on 08-04-2002 at 12:56 PM
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purplecat Prowler Junkie Posts: 583 From: Texas Hill Country Registered: DEC 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 02:50 AM
I'm gonna agree with Debbie for the most part....however, there are instances that I just stick with ya'll, because translated from Texan, it covers everyone. DawnThis message has been edited by purplecat on 08-05-2002 at 02:51 AM
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ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 08:48 AM
Dawn - see ya'll next saturday Drive safe!
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prowlerbabe Prowler Junkie Posts: 1046 From: Treasure Island, Florida Registered: FEB 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 11:24 AM
You can call me anything, even Tami, but don't call me late for dinner.
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 12:16 PM
Alright, I will say it. I am offended. There.
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MeanGene Prowler Junkie Posts: 2407 From: Burtonsville, MD Registered: JAN 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 01:37 PM
Ed,Are you offended from the Ed or Edna side?
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 02:06 PM
Either one, I am trying for total harmony here.
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MeanGene Prowler Junkie Posts: 2407 From: Burtonsville, MD Registered: JAN 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 02:11 PM
Ed,I get it - a ying and yank thing!
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ETMIDZT Prowler Junkie Posts: 2278 From: Spring Lake, Mi. USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 02:48 PM
We say hey Youse Guys......Means both guys & gals!
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TFischer Prowler Junkie Posts: 4913 From: Texas, USA Registered: MAR 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 08:47 PM
quote: Originally posted by prowlerbabe: You can call me anything, even Tami, but don't call me late for dinner.
Okay - I'm trying to decide if I should be offended here?!? LOL T Being originally from Iowa/Illinois - we always said "guys" to include everyone. Now that we're in Texas our kids say "y'all" - guess it just depends on where you grew up. Doesn't offend me in the least. Tami (or Kendra) depends on what medications we have been taking
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whealy Prowler Junkie Posts: 1360 From: Carmel, IN USA Registered: APR 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 08:54 PM
So the consensus is that it’s for members of each sex but just not Ed?------------------
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ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 11:31 PM
Actually, I feel strongly both ways.
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CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-07-2002 01:13 PM
I guess I never thought about it before. I use "you guys" when I refer to a bunch of men or men and women. If I'm with a group of women I use "gals"..........of course....that depends on the women I'm with and then it could be........well, never mind........we'll stick with "gals"! LOL! quote: So the consensus is that it’s for members of each sex but just not Ed?
Okay, whealey........if Ed is not in the each sex category, what category qualifies for him?
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Todd Cameron unregistered Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-07-2002 06:13 PM
Lol Tami-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by prowlerbabe: You can call me anything, even Tami, but don't call me late for dinner. Now you know how I got that nice round tummy for you to snuggle...
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TFischer Prowler Junkie Posts: 4913 From: Texas, USA Registered: MAR 2002
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posted 08-07-2002 07:41 PM
quote: Originally posted by Todd Cameron: Lol Tami
Geez Todd: Know what you mean - after going back to days and doing the power lunch thing again - I need to get to the gym again!!! T
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whealy Prowler Junkie Posts: 1360 From: Carmel, IN USA Registered: APR 2002
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posted 08-07-2002 10:58 PM
quote: Originally posted by CJ: Okay, whealey........if Ed is not in the each sex category, what category qualifies for him? [/B]
Hum ... Sounds like a subject for next weeks poll?
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CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 08-07-2002 11:20 PM
Hey! Great idea!!
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GRROWL Prowler Junkie Posts: 2404 From: Herndon, VA Registered: FEB 2002
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posted 08-25-2002 12:58 PM
Bringing this to the top to help Doc-Man "win" the most expensive hat in the history of POA.-GRROWL P.S. - We DID conclude that "guys" was not gender-specific, didn't we?
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