Ladies: When approaching a group of women that you know, how do you greet the group?
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January 20th, 2012
Often, during the course of my day, I may pass a group of women that I know (if they’re outside smoking, or standing around at work chatting). I am often conflicted as to how to greet the group.
“Hi Ladies” sounds kind of grandiose (if they’re my casual work buddies)
“Hi Girls” seems condescending (these are grown women, after all.
“Hi Guys” seems good but I have heard women say to each other when addressed that way “we’re not guys.”
To say “good morning” or “hello” to the group seems kind of formal.
Suggestions?
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19 Answers
Where I’m from, “Hi Guys” works fine.
I think “good morning” or “hello, everyone” accompanied by a smile and a wave/nod is perfect!
It varies. If they are in the midst of a conversation I don’t want to interrupt so I’ll smile and nod to anyone who turns in my direction. If there is a lull in the conversation I’ll usually make some sort of crack to get them laughing. Then sometimes I’ll just say, “Hey!” to anyone who turns in my direction.
“Hi Ladies” sounds kind of grandiose (if they’re my casual work buddies)
Actually, I think this sounds fine.
I usually just say “hi” with a smile. Sometimes I will ask how everyone is if the group isn’t too large and I will stop for a chat if I have time.
I usually try “Good morning, how are you today?”.
If they’re outside smoking I cough and wave my hand to get the smoke out of my face.
If I’m really good friends with them, I say “Hello, bitches!”
I think I’m more inclined to just shout “Hello!” and wave. I don’t really have an address for people.
If I know them I give a big loud “hi” with a smile. Sometimes I use “hello” in a softer voice if they are in a conversation not easily interrupted.
“Hi Ladies” with a smile works well for me.
“Yo bitches! What’s the word?”
“Hello!”
I try to avoid a gendered greeting whenever possible, because I find them annoying myself.
Probably “Hi there” or “Good morning.” I don’t feel any need to inform them of my inferences concerning whether they possess penises or vaginas.
I just returned to my building after lunch, and there’s a cop and a security guard at the front desk. A woman who walked in behind me said “hello, gentlemen.” I was thinking of what @Jeruba just wrote, and thinking “I guess she’s inferring that she believes they have penises.”
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