But it is that simple. If you haven’t been asked to use a particular word you use what you think is sensible and respectful, and if you have been specifically asked to use, or not to use, a particular word because it would upset someone, then do so if you can remember to. It’s literally that simple. If you don’t you’re deliberately choosing to upset someone and no one who is a pleasant person would do that. Simple
Yup, I'm stuck with it too - I'm 70 this year and I think my wife's hoping I'll finally grow up; best not tell her about The Toughsheet Stadium
Us plumbers have loads of items we use that the PC/****ers have tried to change and have at the likes of Screwfix, Ball Cock, now a float valve for the obvious one, plumbers Black, nipples, male and female unions, long screw, strap on boss, I could go on there’s dozens of them, all made up by a bloke at some point.
To make sure you pay up he'll 'accompany' you to the ATM, trust me when I tell you that you wouldn't be the first, fact! The views expressed in my posts are not necessarily mine.