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[JaneMarple]

The expression doesn't bother me at all, I'd rather be called you guys instead of you girls.

[Pearlee]

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@JaneMarple wrote:

The expression doesn't bother me at all, I'd rather be called you guys instead of you girls.

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@JaneMarple  "You girls" isn't the only alternative to "you guys."  

[jewel3]

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. 

[ALRATIBA]

Doesn't bother me at all.  

I prefer 'you guys" than the way one vendor refers to "my ladies."  

[Justice4all]

I think a man should call a group of men "dolls" to be fair!

[aubnwa01]

I used to work with a lady who said "You's guys"! 

[mistriTsquirrel]

I prefer "you guys" to "you people," "you gals," "you ladies," or "you folks."

What do you think she should say instead?

[Stormygirl]

Doesnt bother me in the least. When I lived in Penna ages ago the phrase was used alot. (was very regional) So nope it doesnt bother me and can think of much worse things to be called LOL

[Lindsays Grandma]

It is not professional at all but it doesn't bother me.  Actually I don't pay attention to it, I just let it slide, consider the source.

[Pearlee]

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@mistriTsquirrel wrote:

I prefer "you guys" to "you people," "you gals," "you ladies," or "you folks."

What do you think she should say instead?

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"You folks" would be preferable to me.  I see absolutely nothing offensive about that and it truly is gender neutral.  "You guys" is not gender neutral.  And saying "they" or "their" when referencing something singular is poor grammar.