Distinguished guests

Scooter’s greeting in the Sleep With Me Podcast:

“ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and friends beyond the binary”

At least, I think that’s what he says. I’m usually already falling asleep.

Replace it with “Esteemed guests” or similar, for the same level of formality.

why not just replace it with everyone? good evening everyone. attention everyone.

“Ladies, Gentlemen, and people named Steve!” /s

Real answer: “Humans” works on its own, or even just “everyone”. Alternatively, I like “friends and mortal enemies”

Y’all.

What up m’people!

Earthlings?

It’s funny at first I didn’t understand it because you already had three words. But I figured it out in only like 10 minutes.

Listen up shitheads!

“Ladies, Gentlemen, they/them”

‘Gentlemen’ and ‘them’ basicly rhyme so could be something there 👀

I also like, “Hes, shes, and NBs”

“Ladies and GentleThey”

My last boss just said “Hello, friends”.

Just say “hi, everybody!”

there’s no formal, inclusive term yet. The struggle just to have basic rights has made it a low priority for consensus building.

I suggest going with the classic “esteemed” prefix to coworkers, guests, whatever. It can be a little clunky, but it’s still the best option compared to honored or respected.

I’ve used “Hello Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens!”.

“Folks” is good if you aren’t in a very casual environment.

“Attention, all fairy tale things.”