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Inclusive Speaking Tip #104

Last updated on May 8, 2024
by Denis Boudreau
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Be mindful to opt for more gender-neutral alternatives such as 'folks', 'people', or 'y'all' when addressing your audience, as opposed to using the term 'guys'. General considerations

“Be mindful to opt for more gender-neutral alternatives such as ‘folks’, ‘people’, or ‘y’all’ when addressing your audience, as opposed to using the term ‘guys’.”

Denis Boudreau – www.inklusiv.ca

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Founder and Chief Inclusion Officer at InklusivComm, Denis has taken his inclusive communication expertise to hundreds of organizations around the world. Through workshops, counsel, and training, Denis has, to this day, empowered tens of thousands of busy professionals with powerful tools to bridge the gaps that can potentially exclude up to 40% of their audience members, based on disabilities, ageing, and other technical challenges.

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