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There is no reason to delay the use of signage like this.

By Matthew Dicks | July 3, 2018 | Comments Off on There is no reason to delay the use of signage like this.

I understand that not everyone is ready for universal restrooms. While I may use a restroom at a place like Oberon in Cambridge, MA, which has a large restroom of stalls and urinals used by all genders simultaneously, it’s simply too much for some people. When genitals are privately exposed for the purpose of elimination,…

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Firemen became firefighters. Penmanship became handwriting. Great. But there’s one gender neutral word I can’t support.

By Matthew Dicks | April 27, 2016 | Comments Off on 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…

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