univ. of North Carolina does not allow the use of the word "man" or any form.

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(09-20-2015, 10:08 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: It is allowed, just discouraged. As for your statement as to the grammar, the singular they is grammatically acceptable and far less clumsy than your sample sentence. It has been use for a long time.

I will not be using you as my language mechanics tutor. Especially if I am preparing to write a grammar proficiency paper.