Author Topic: He or she - a modern novelty (Read 2081 times)

2Vermont · « **Reply #10 on:** August 12, 2014, 05:51:02 PM »

Quote from: Marlelar

In formal writings I usually see "he" still used. In casual writings he/she or s/he is what I have noticed. Truth be told it is a non-issue for me unless "they" is used with a singular noun.

When a customer comes into the store they should find everything clean.

s/b

When customers come into the store they should find everything clean.

Marsha

Right there with you.

Mabel · « **Reply #11 on:** August 12, 2014, 10:06:42 PM »

Quote from: Marlelar

Quote from: Mabel
The only thing worse than "he/she" is "s/he."

I like s/he because it is 2 less key strokes, and when you do a lot of typing those key strokes add up, why don't you like it? As far as usage goes I've always thought of them as comparable. Six of one, half dozen of the other, both a bother.

Marsha

Actually, I find that it is used in things that are deliberately PC, like parenting articles that denounce "gender roles." That is why it grates my nerves.

OHCA · « **Reply #12 on:** August 12, 2014, 10:48:40 PM »

Quote from: BTNYC

Quote from: Judas Machabeus
This is a pet peeve of mine. I prefer the generic "he."

Thanks a lot for breaking the needle on my irony detector.

I thought your needle broke and spun backwards when s/he told IF to stop acting gαy.

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Author Topic: He or she - a modern novelty (Read 2081 times)

2Vermont

He or she - a modern novelty

Mabel

He or she - a modern novelty

OHCA

He or she - a modern novelty