>Paul, I often use "guys" when addressing a group which includes women. But I'm also a little unsure about how it will be taken.

In my case I answer to "guys" without thinking twice. But on the same note, if I got run in my stockings or am in the midst of having a bad hair day I expect the PC < rd&h > "guys" not to notice :) In fact, one of my favorite April Fools Days jokes was when I showed up for an 7:30 am breakfast meeting wearing a slacks and a tie and sat down with the comment "now that the guys are all here, are we ready to begin?" < bg >