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Firemen became firefighters. Penmanship became handwriting. Great. But there’s one gender neutral word I can’t support.
Firemen became firefighters.A serious improvement. I’d rather be a firefighter than a fireman. Stewardess became flight attendant.Also an improvement. Policemen became police officer.A solid choice. I’d rather call a police officer for help than a policeman. Mailman became mail carrier. Fine. More descriptive, even. Penmanship became handwriting.A more modern alternative. Waiter and waitress became server. I don’t…
Read MoreIt would be amazing if my daughter became a firefighter when she grew up. My wife may disagree slightly.
My wife and I differ in opinion on so few things. She’s not a fan of Meatloaf (the musician, not the delicious meat product), but that’s not a difference of opinion as much as a flaw in her character. I don’t love many of the traditional Jewish foods that she adores so much, but that’s…
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