Things were much easier (and more gramatically correct) back in the old days, when “he” was the universal pronoun, representing man, woman, and, for all I know, the rest of the animal kingdom. “Anyone,” “everyone,” “everybody” and “anybody” are all singular, so it’s grating to hear someone say: “If anyone is interested, THEY should call.” Or “Every parent should bring THEIR child to school.” Our society is getting dumb and dumber in the name of political correctness. I’m a woman, but I still use “he” as the universal pronoun.
“If anyone is interested, THEY should call.” Or “Every parent should bring THEIR child to school.”
“If interested, please call.”
“All parents should bring their children to school.” Both are grammatically acceptable.
I agree as you do to use “he” as a general pronoun.
Where does "man" in "humankind" fit in?
Shouldn't it be "hu-person-kind"? Then you have "son" in "per-son." Where do the daughters fit in?
Maybe we should all communicate using stick figures. And change the signs on restrooms. You know the stick figures that connote a female with the shape of a dress instead of a man wearing pants.
Hell, all men should wear drsses and pants. Oh wait, the Scots do that.
Nevermind.
Well, welcome to our "un-modern" ears outcast group.
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