> mentioning a class of people without qualification colloquially means 'all'
Does it? I've never heard that usage and think you're probably inferring things. But there are cases where local language varies. In those cases you should try to understand the intent behind the statement. It's clear to me the writer did not intend the statement you're trying to attribute to them.
Do you say "I had lunch with friends" or "I had lunch with some of my friends"
Does it? I've never heard that usage and think you're probably inferring things. But there are cases where local language varies. In those cases you should try to understand the intent behind the statement. It's clear to me the writer did not intend the statement you're trying to attribute to them.
Do you say "I had lunch with friends" or "I had lunch with some of my friends"