How to address soldiers (especially as a leader)?

**donfede692** · 07-12-11, 09:31 AM

While commanding the other day, I wrapped up the round by stating, "good work gentlemen". However, I realized moments later that we have several women in the game (I'm still a n00b commander, so I had not made note of who the various squad leaders were -- just numbers/sizes ;-D). At work I refer to people as "staff" or possibly "colleagues", but neither of these seem appropriate for bf2. Similar issues arise as a squad leader.

This has likely already been answered by the armed forces (but I'm not very familiar with that culture)... or other bf2 players.

Share your thoughts.

donfede

**MRUBEENHADD** · 07-12-11, 10:05 AM

Thats easy, just say it like a drill instructor would. "Good job ladies!!"

**AetheLove** · 07-12-11, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by donfede692

While commanding the other day, I wrapped up the round by stating, "good work gentlemen". However, I realized moments later that we have several women in the game (I'm still a n00b commander, so I had not made note of who the various squad leaders were -- just numbers/sizes ;-D). At work I refer to people as "staff" or possibly "colleagues", but neither of these seem appropriate for bf2. Similar issues arise as a squad leader.

This has likely already been answered by the armed forces (but I'm not very familiar with that culture)... or other bf2 players.

Share your thoughts.

donfede

"Good work, everyone."

Also, I think some casual collective identifiers have become gender-inclusive. I don't feel like "Guys" is only male anymore. Women really can be just one of the guys.

At least, that's how it works in my little corner of reality. Not being a woman, it'd be nice to get some confirmation on that from some of the women in this little corner of reality.

Cheers,

AetheLove

**h7g6f5** · 07-12-11, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by AetheLove

"Good work, everyone."

Also, I think some casual collective identifiers have become gender-inclusive. I don't feel like "Guys" is only male anymore. Women really can be just one of the guys.

At least, that's how it works in my little corner of reality. Not being a woman, it'd be nice to get some confirmation on that from some of the women in this little corner of reality.

Cheers,

AetheLove

Just ask Deathgod she will answer you AetheLove....

I just say well fucken done chaps!!!

Respectfully,
h7g6f5

**GrandMasterGuess** · 07-12-11, 07:05 PM

I'll say... Good job you clowns didn't fucking suck and lose the game.

**The Freak** · 07-13-11, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by AetheLove

"Good work, everyone."
Also, I think some casual collective identifiers have become gender-inclusive. I don't feel like "Guys" is only male anymore. Women really can be just one of the guys.
At least, that's how it works in my little corner of reality. Not being a woman, it'd be nice to get some confirmation on that from some of the women in this little corner of reality.
Cheers,
AetheLove

It usually takes me a second to register that they are talking to me too.... I'm not used to be considered one of the "guys". I will respond to "Oh Baby" though.
The Freak

**Xavsnipe** · 07-13-11, 11:21 AM

Just cuss at 'em...cuss at everyone all the time.

**naerok** · 07-13-11, 11:25 AM

i would just say good job men as women are not allowed still on the front lines :P

**bobbarkerissatan** · 07-13-11, 12:18 PM

Say, "good job gentlemen" take a long pause and in your most creeptastic voice say "and laaaddddiiessss". Bonus points if you're wearing large dark sunglasses and rock a 'stache.

Works for me.