It's just a way of addressing people. I think that as time goes on there needs to be a more inclusive term but I suspect there would be a lot of arguing over what that should be.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

What about the all inclusive 'gentlefolk' or 'people' ?

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

"What about laddies and gentlewomen?"

Ladles and jellyspoons

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What about laddies and gentlewomen?

Ladles and jellyspoons

That's made me chuckle, but I can't remember who said it

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By *heNerdyFembyWoman over a year ago

Eastbourne (she/they)

"What about the all inclusive 'gentlefolk' or 'people' ?"

Welcome Everyone! --has the benefit of being simple.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I’ve been called a lot worse than any of the old or new terms to describe people so address me however you wish.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple over a year ago

North West

I use "human beans" *nods*

Beans is acceptable to vegan people as well as meat eaters

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How about “Oi You!”

Non commital, and get the attention.

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple over a year ago

Lincoln

I just call everyone "fuckers". I'm inclusive like that

LvM

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By *ickshawedCouple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"I just call everyone "fuckers". I'm inclusive like that

LvM"

I bet that went down well in the wedding speech

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple over a year ago

Lincoln

"I just call everyone "fuckers". I'm inclusive like that

LvM

I bet that went down well in the wedding speech "

"Fuckers, fuckers, fuckers..."

LvM

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