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What do we say instead of ...

"guys" ;
"thanks" ;
"no" ;
"yes" ;
"you're welcome"

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Instead of 'guys', 'thanks', 'no', 'yes', and 'you're welcome', one might say 'everyone', 'I appreciate it, 'I'm afraid that won't be possible', 'certainly', and 'my pleasure', respectively. These alternatives can add variety or formality to language and help with inclusive communication.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alternatives to common everyday words like "guys", "thanks", "no", "yes", and "you're welcome" can add variety to our language or help to make our language more inclusive or formal. For example, instead of "guys", you might say "everyone" or "folks" to address a group of people in a gender-neutral way. As an alternative to "thanks", you can express gratitude by saying "I appreciate it" or "I'm grateful". Instead of a simple "no", you might opt for "I'm afraid that won't be possible" or "I'd prefer not to" for a softer letdown. To affirm something, instead of "yes", you could use "certainly" or "indeed". And in place of "you're welcome", expressions like "my pleasure" or "happy to help" can be used to respond to thanks.

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