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He or Him, not Fred or Joe

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ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 12/01/2024 12:51

I've noticed something I think is a bit odd.

I've often heard some women (this is not bashing women, it's an observation) when chatting in a group or to each other refer to who I assume is their husband or partner as 'he' or 'him' without any preamble or talking about him first and referring back in that context. For example:

"I'm going to have botox on Friday."
"Oh, he wouldn't like it if I did that."

"Did you watch that post office drama over Christmas?"
"No but I said to him we should watch it."

Examples are illustrative only!

Are we supposed to know who they mean? I mean, I think I do, but wouldn't you just say "I don't think Fred would like it."?

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JaneJeffer · 12/01/2024 12:57

Himself is a much better word.

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