Language Lesson

At the beginning of transition, people are hyper-sensitive.  They listen for mis-gendered pronouns.  They search for offense.  It is almost like they WANT to be offended by people.

 

So, a language lesson.

 

"You guys." - Usually said in reference to a group.  This does not mean that they believe that everyone in the group is male.  In this sense, it is the same as "All y'all" or "You'ze guys".  It refers to a group of people.  It is NOT GENDERED.

 

"That is a guy." - this IS GENDERED.

 

"Dude, you don't really mean that."  This leans towards being gendered but really is not.  Women often say this to each other (at least in this part of California).

 

"I think that is a dude." - this IS GENDERED.

 

What I am saying is do not borrow trouble.  Don't take yourself so seriously.

 

I know this post is basically a repeat - it beared repeating.

 

I know this post is basically a repeat - it beared repeating.