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Originally Posted by cmj1210
You quoted me out of context, of course "you guys" has been used just about forever up North, but when this expression is directed at strangers it takes on a whole new meaning. It is disrespectful and downright crude especially when used to address restaurant patrons that should be addressed with more respect.  |
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Well I for one am a Northern Girl and I hate it when they say "you guys". This was not a term that anybody used in my generation. It's a generational thing. This only started about 15 yrs ago unlike our Southern counterparts who have always used the term Y'all.
I had to go back and look. I didn't quote you out of context, in fact I didn't quote you at all. I simply stated that I had been hearing "you guys and youse guys" for many years as opposed to your statement that "This was not a term that anybody used in my generation. It's a generational thing. This only started about 15 yrs ago unlike our Southern counterparts who have always used the term Y'all". This is a direct quote and I do disagree with your statement that it is a crude and disrespectful way to address others. If this is the worst you have been called, to your face, then you've lived a very special life. To me it's simply a way for the server to be cordial and friendly, but perhaps that's just me. I don't look at anyone serving me in a restaurant or any place else as being beneath me so casual greetings are welcome.