points by spauldo 1 day ago | 0 comments
Maybe, but default masculine was way more common. That was still taught as proper usage in the 80s here in the US. He/she was its most common replacement until fairly recently.
[–] adamsmark 23 hours ago
[–] spauldo 15 hours ago
I agree that it's easier. Eventually "they" will probably replace "him/her." Language drift takes time, though, which was my original point.
I always felt like saying if "he or she" took too much time and was unnecessary.
"They" will replace Him and Her! It might even be you! (If I ever refer to you in 3rd person)