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If Harry and his friends were Americans discussing realizing they were gay men, they might talk about being attracted to (or being into) guys. Guys is a sort of general purpose informal word for males (teenage or older) here. (Can also include women in "You guys", "these guys" and "those guys".) But they're not American, so - do people use "guys" this way in Britain, or what would they say? I sometimes see "bloke", but that doesn't strike me as something Draco would say - I don't know about Harry.

Date: 2011-04-08 04:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kjp-013.livejournal.com
I think Draco would just use 'men'. But not being a gay man, I can't be sure...lol

As for general use, 'you guys' is used over here.

Date: 2011-04-08 04:58 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] winterstorrm.livejournal.com
We do use 'guy' yes.
I would refer to a man as either 'bloke' or 'guy' eg 'that guy over there'.
I would say 'come on guys'.
I don't say 'you guys' am more likely to say 'you lot' in that context.

IMO the using 'guy' or 'guys' has come from us watching a hell of a lot of US films and TV. So yes, we say it, but would Draco and Harry (esp Draco) if coming from non TV wizarding culture?

Date: 2011-04-08 06:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] inamac.livejournal.com
'Guys' though American, is used by Harry's generation, though he may also use 'blokes' or even 'fellas'.

Draco is likely to use 'men' - or, more likely, 'wizards' (as opposed to 'witches') given his background.

Date: 2011-04-08 06:35 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] tari_sue
He could go all posh and say he's into chaps :D

I agree about Harry being more likely to use American expressions than Draco who wouldn't have watched tv.
Edited Date: 2011-04-08 06:35 pm (UTC)

Date: 2011-04-08 06:40 pm (UTC)
tari_sue: (Default)
From: [personal profile] tari_sue
Have you tried asking this over at [livejournal.com profile] hp_britglish? They are usually pretty good with this sort of stuff

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