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Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles View Post
You're a marketing guy, so you probably figure that using feminine pronouns is a really good way to not offend anybody (it's not as awkward as "he or she" and it's not offensive like "he"--it's perfect!), but the truth is that most native English speakers don't appreciate either strategy (and some find it rather obnoxious). If you need to use a generic pronoun use "they" or "their".
But, General, most of us, male chauvinist pigs, receive her photos, not his photos on our phones! Good to know that Peter is still with us on this
 

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