NGM Thoughts 02: The Texans Got It Right

The other day I screwed up.

I addressed a table full of women as ‘you guys.’ *facepalm* Kindly, nobody called me out on it. As the activity progressed I seized a chance to redeem myself. Someone mentioned the impact of language.

I owned my mistake from a few minutes ago and went on to explain that ‘y’all’ is probably one of the most inclusive phrases out there. Next time you’re referring to a group of people, let out your southern drawl.

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Written by Next Gen Men Co-Founder Jake Stika as part of a personal challenge to share some of our reflections around what it means to be a better man in today’s day and age. Join us every Friday for NGM Thoughts.