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Both sentences are correct.
Everyone is a singular noun. Referring to everyone with a plural pronoun, like their or themselves, is proper is British English and allowed in American English, more so in recent years. In traditional American English grammar, 'his' was used to refer to an indefinite pronoun (which describes 'everyone'). But then folks complained, so 'his or her' was considered more appropriate. Now, 'their' (themselves) is common usage. 'Their' can be, and is very commonly, used to refer to a singular or a plural noun. Plural antecedent with a plural pronoun: Students should write their name legibly. Singular antecedent with all of the possible pronouns: A student should write his name legibly. A student should write his or her name legibly. A student should write their name legibly. Everyone cooks for themselves. Everyone cooks for himself. Everyone cooks for himself or herself. Everyone prepared their own food. Everyone prepared his own food. Everyone prepared his or her own food. |
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