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driverdan on Jan 20, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: How to own an airline in 3 easy steps and grab the...

I use the word "they" in that context all the time regardless of gender or pronoun. I actually thought about that before using it. It's a common use of the word "they" in casual English.

Jerrrry on Jan 20, 2023 | [–]

And most people use "he/she," point being, "you" should of called "it" "it" instead of "they" during "your" own "self"-righteous quip.

sokoloff on Jan 20, 2023 | [–]

But what if that usage is against its preference?

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