This is an All-Ears English podcast episode 1510, how to be gender neutral when you give a compliment in English.

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Today we answer a question from our listener Josh about the tone of his compliments and

gender. Get our take on this idea of gender in language and find out what you should be focusing on instead.

Hey, okay, I promise I'll keep this debrief short. So I just had my date with the Bumble

guy so cute. He surprised me with tickets to see this band I love. Then he got us a spot at

the front so I could actually see. It was amazing you know like I

really felt good vibes. Oh and he sent me a let me know when you get home

message that makes him really hot. Kindness is sexy find Find it on bumble.

Hey Michelle, how you doing today? We are on YouTube again, so exciting to be here.

Hey Lindsay, I'm good, how are you?

Feeling good today, feeling good. I'm excited about 2021.

We've had some meetings with our team,

making our plans for the year on the podcast,

some really good stuff coming to Allers English in 2021 guys. Definitely. Yes, I can't wait.

So, Lindsay, we have a listener question today that I'm excited to dive into.

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