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Originally Posted by ladygreek
How do you know she got the message? If it bothers you that much then you should say something in a diplomatic way. Otherwise they will keep doing it.
As for the term "you people" are you guys, you all, or y'all okay? To me it is a matter of context not the words themselves.
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"You guys" is only okay if the speaker is talking to/about a group of guys.
ETA: I laughed when I read christiangirl say that "you guys" has never been used with her in a condescending tone. I understand that people, particularly women, jokingly and lightheartedly use it out of habit. However, as far as I and many are concerned, there's no noncondescending way to assume gender, race, class, or sexual orientation neutrality. I am not a "guy," even on my worst day. So, save the references to maleness for when you're only talking about or to males.