Resources
Educate yourself on how language has evolved, why inclusive language matters, and how small changes in communication help create spaces where everyone feels recognized, respected, and included. No excuses left for ignorance.
- Hey Guys — Inclusive Alternatives
- Rethinking Greetings: Why "Hi Guys" Isn't Inclusive
- "Hey Guys" And Why It's Harmful: reducing the use of gender coded language
- Why you should stop and think before using the phrase 'hey guys'
- The Equality Institute — Why "Hey Guys" May Not Be Inclusive
- From Guy Fawkes to "Hey Guys": A Greeting That Aged Out
- 'You guys' is not gender-neutral—let's stop using it like it is
- Is it time to stop saying 'guys' at work?
- Dictionary.com — Understanding "You Guys"
- Is "You Guys" Offensive? A Guide to Inclusive Language
- How We're Moving Away From "Hey Guys"
- Inclusive Language to use instead of "You Guys"
- United Nations — Gender-Inclusive Language Guidelines
- HuffPost — Gendered Language and "Hey Guys"
- International Women's Day and the Dear Sirs Dilemma
- Alternatives to Saying "Hey Guys"