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A generic pronoun can refer
to a whole group or to anyone.
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Look how reflexive pronouns can
be used to make a generalization.
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It's good to treat yourself to
something special sometimes.
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"You" is impersonal here. It means "anyone."
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It's good to treat ourselves
to something special sometimes.
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This is also general, but it includes you.
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It is a healthy practice to treat
oneself to something special
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occasionally.
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"Oneself" is gender neutral and singular.
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It sounds a bit more formal
than the other alternatives.
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