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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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[-] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

My go-to is folks, but 1000 others have mentioned that already. So I will throw in "people".

"Hey people, how's it going?"

That works for me

[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago
[-] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

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

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

"Gentels and Ladymen“

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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

[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago
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[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

dawg, home skillet, my glip glops, folks,
hydrogenated oil

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

What's poppin primates‽‽‽

[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

all friends everyone folks peeps team

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

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[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

"What's up dog turds?"

"How's it hanging, dingleberry?"

"Nice job, Captain Hazelwood!"

I do actually know someone who speaks like this.

[-] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

I've started using "hello chums"

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[-] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

What's up carbon based earthlings.

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[-] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

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

[-] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

I'm not your buddy, guy!

[-] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

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

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