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Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

@Libbylady wrote:
"You Guys" is very lazy speech and I do notice her using it a lot, like every young waiter/waitress.
When dining out with DH and asked, "What do you guys want?", I often respond, "I don't know what the Guy wants, but the Lady would like....."

Unfortunately I am usually met with a blank expression.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

@Lindsays Grandma wrote:
@Libbylady wrote:
"You Guys" is very lazy speech and I do notice her using it a lot, like every young waiter/waitress.
When dining out with DH and asked, "What do you guys want?", I often respond, "I don't know what the Guy wants, but the Lady would like....."

Unfortunately I am usually met with a blank expression.

I tried to give you a large emoticon but it didn't work so this is what I did because I love, love love what you said.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Local expression. Probably not intended to disrespect anyone or to speak improperly. I use "you all." It just slips out. And I have recently met friends of my daughter who use "Yes, Mam." I just love being called Mam. LOL But I don't say anything since it is a local expression from my daughers area.

My advice, change the channel.

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

No...I know what she means. It does bother me when she calls baggy saggy unattractive outfits CHIC and SHE.

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

@jewel3 wrote:
I am a senior and a professional also. I find the expression endearing and lots friendlier than "friends" or "ladies" or "you gals". Just as "they" has become a gender neutral singular term, "you guys" is also gender neutral, friendly, inclusive and so typical of New Yorkers. I love it.

Life is is just too short to criticize people for their friendliness.

I am a professional senior and native New Yorker although I moved to CA in 1965. I haven't used the expression in many years but do remember saying; "Quiet down you guys" or "You guys are making too much noise", so no, it doesn't bother me if I hear it.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

@aubnwa01 wrote:
I used to work with a lady who said "You's guys"!

Oh no, now that would bother me!!

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam