Royal You

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The internet slang term “Royal You” is used to describe a situation where someone is referring to themselves in a way that seems like they are speaking on behalf of a larger group of people or making assumptions about others.

Example 1:
Person A: “We all know that the Royal You always loves pizza.”
Person B: “Wait, I don’t like pizza, why are you assuming that I do?”

Example 2:
Person A: “The Royal You is always talking about how much they hate Mondays.”
Person B: “Actually, I love Mondays because it’s the start of a new week.”

List of examples:

– Someone referring to a common behavior or opinion that they assume applies to everyone:
Person A: “Royal You always uses their phone before going to sleep.”
Person B: “No, I don’t use my phone before going to sleep.”

– Making generalizations about people without considering individual differences:
Person A: “The Royal You can’t resist buying the latest trendy gadget.”
Person B: “I actually prioritize saving money and don’t care about gadgets.”

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