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Redrum874 t1_j7zm6vj wrote

Growing up in New England (NH mostly, but two years in Maine), I’d say it’s “you guys” when plural (even women), and just “hey” or “dude” for a single person.

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SparseGhostC2C t1_j80l8oq wrote

As a lifelong Mainer this is accurate to my lived experience.

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splendid_trees t1_j81z9s5 wrote

It jives with my many years in Maine and NH, too.

I'm middle-aged and like to throw in a 'folks' sometimes when addressing a group. It feels polite and informal.

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