Not not like the term guys

[GingerbreadBaubles]

Hi guys table for 2?
What can I get you guys to drink?
Thanks guys
If you guys want to wait a minute someone will be with you shortly

I hate it! Please stop.

[SnowyPiglet]

'Ladies and Gentlemen'
'Lords and Ladies'
'First Lady'
Lady Diana, Lady Victoria et al.
Definition - 'a term of respect for a woman, the female equivalent to Gentleman or Lord. A woman of high social standing, dignified, well-mannered...etc, etc.'
Can't see the problem myself.

[IKnowIAmButWhatAreYou]

I tend to use "Guys" for mixed groups and single sex groups at work and when I'm going youth work. Sometimes I'll refer to a group of girls (14-16) as "Ladies" - looks stuffy/patronising when written down, but it's not when it's said (you do have to be there).

Chaps & Chapesses sometimes - honestly depends on the group, situation and atmosphere, no hard & fast rules.....

[IKnowIAmButWhatAreYou]

"going" = "doing"