Post AXjuruBlsY7acuO3MW by oboistaalli@babka.social
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(DIR) Post #AXfb3brd3pKLYJQhGK by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-07-14T01:40:24Z
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Another writers strike related tip:The industry typically uses "actor" for all people who are acting. "Actress" is used in award shows (best actor, best actress), but that's pretty much the only time.I wrote about it a few years ago:https://web.archive.org/web/20220518200156/http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/suffragette-editrix-actress-and-other-gender-specific-nounsThe AP Stylebook also recommends "actor" except when referring to awards.
(DIR) Post #AXfbMexTmQjieSFXqS by sheislaurence@mastodon.green
2023-07-14T01:43:51Z
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@grammargirl so glad to have clear explanation, thanks! Ps: can’t open the link but it might just be my phone
(DIR) Post #AXfeRBO9RmYUFjZdKq by mlanger@mastodon.world
2023-07-14T02:18:17Z
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@grammargirl In this era of more genders than I can count, it's refreshing to see genderless nouns like actor, server, and flight attendant — to name just three examples.
(DIR) Post #AXjdddjMZhVCJ7i9mC by oboistaalli@babka.social
2023-07-16T00:28:10Z
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@grammargirl Terrific article! The legal profession still uses “executrix” and I was referred to as such in legal documents as the “executor” of my mother’s estate.
(DIR) Post #AXjeAIq7Gh7j4TRdwW by PamelaBarroway@mstdn.social
2023-07-16T00:34:05Z
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@grammargirl Loved your article, thanks for sharing!
(DIR) Post #AXjpauFftMmu80Hti4 by grammargirl@zirk.us
2023-07-16T02:42:09Z
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@oboistaalli How interesting. I didn't know they are still using "executrix" on legal documents!
(DIR) Post #AXjuruBlsY7acuO3MW by oboistaalli@babka.social
2023-07-16T03:41:15Z
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@grammargirl Granted this was 15 years ago, but yes, the legal documents had the word "executrix" in them.