Re: pronouns for Bryce

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From: Mike Khaw
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1987 22:42

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One could also use the well-established third-person singular neuter pronoun
that begins this sentence.  When using "one", one's sentences read differently
from sentences that use "he" or "she", and one runs the risk of sounding arch,
but one is clearly not being sexist.

Mike Khaw
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