Date: Fri, 20 Jan 1995 12:37:28 -0600

From: debaron[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]UIUC.EDU

Subject: Re: 2 pl



I want to second whoever it was that noted that a waitress would not say

"you guys" in a posh restaurant.



On Dennis' note about sexism: Some may find it sexist, but for years

I've heard groups of adolescent and college women call each other "you guys."

I think. Do I imagine that?



Tim



It's true. This may be age-graded to some extent.



dennis

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