alxndr
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There are some non-binary* people who are very happy about the switch, and I haven't got an issue with changing something for their comfort, especially as it makes it more inclusive for everyone. Lots of people don't necessary feel as though they're included by the categories "lady" and "gentleman" either through class/age/gender identity. At the end of the day, it's a big issue for them, and something which has little to no effect on the rest of us.
That said, I'm not a huge fan of "Hello everyone". It's simply too informal, and I'm unlikely to immediately recognise it as an official announcement, I'm more likely to think it's a tour guide. I'd rather they err on the side of formality with "Dear customers/passengers", "Good morning/afternoon/evening", "If I could have your attention please" etc. For context, I was born in the mid 90s (whatever that makes me).
*non-binary: people who identify as neither male nor female, both, or another combination thereof.
That said, I'm not a huge fan of "Hello everyone". It's simply too informal, and I'm unlikely to immediately recognise it as an official announcement, I'm more likely to think it's a tour guide. I'd rather they err on the side of formality with "Dear customers/passengers", "Good morning/afternoon/evening", "If I could have your attention please" etc. For context, I was born in the mid 90s (whatever that makes me).
*non-binary: people who identify as neither male nor female, both, or another combination thereof.