Question

On my flight from New York, the stewardess was very kind.

a. On my flight from New York, the flight attendant was very kind.
b. The stewardess was very kind on my flight from New York.
c. On my flight from New York, the female flight attendant was very kind.
d. The sentence does not need revision.

Answer 1

The sentence 'On my flight from New York, the stewardess was very kind' should be revised to use the gender-neutral term 'flight attendant' in place of 'stewardess' to maintain inclusivity and modern language standards.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is concerned with how to appropriately refer to an individual's profession without using gender-specific terms. The appropriate revision of the sentence 'On my flight from New York, the stewardess was very kind' would be 'On my flight from New York, the flight attendant was very kind.' This avoids gender-specific language such as 'stewardess' and replaces it with the gender-neutral term 'flight attendant,' which is applicable to individuals of any gender. Such a replacement ensures the language is inclusive and reflects contemporary perspectives on professional titles.