Identify Any Unnecessary and Potentially Offensive References to Gender, Race

question 96

Essay

Identify any unnecessary and potentially offensive references to gender, race, or other features in the following passage and, as necessary, rewrite the passage in neutral language.
The job of lineman is the hardest job in the telephone company. Those guys get called out in all kinds of weather.

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Definitions:

Manipulative

Involving the skillful handling or controlling of situations or people to achieve one's own goals, often in a manner considered deceitful or unfair.

Vocalics

The nonverbal aspects of the voice, including pitch, rate, and volume.

Gestures

Physical movements or signals used to convey messages or express thoughts without verbal communication.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication expressed through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other non-linguistic means.