Ladies and Gentleman Are You Offended?

**SRock** · 08-20-2009, 09:51 PM

This is not an endorsement of this site however, I found this article interesting.

I can't imagine being offended by being referred to as a Gentlemen.

**Jim** · 08-20-2009, 09:54 PM

The sky is falling!

**Leche** · 08-20-2009, 09:56 PM

I don't know any women who would be offended by being called a Lady. Guess I know the good ones.

**SRock** · 08-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jim

The sky is falling!

Seriously!

Originally Posted by Leche

I don't know any women who would be offended by being called a Lady. Guess I know the good ones.

Exactly!

**Tom C** · 08-20-2009, 10:05 PM

I've been aware of the stigma attached to the word "lady" since the '70s when my sister informed me that it was a no-no (she was reading Ms. magazine in high school). The writer of that article is just a bit behind the times.

**SRock** · 08-20-2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Tom C

I've been aware of the stigma attached to the word "lady" since the '70s when my sister informed me that it was a no-no (she was reading Ms. magazine in high school). The writer of that article is just a bit behind the times.

Behind the times or just as screwy as whomever authored the article in Ms. magazine back in the 70's?

**blackfoot** · 08-20-2009, 10:09 PM

I must be oblivious. I was not aware there is a problem with the term lady.

**SRock** · 08-20-2009, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by blackfoot

I must be oblivious. I was not aware there is a problem with the term lady.

Seriously I say it in honor of a woman. A lady is the epitome of womanhood.

**chfair** · 08-20-2009, 10:21 PM

my GF hates being called a lady, even a young lady, her reason is it makes her feel old. while i on the other hand like the term gentleman and lady because of what i was traditionally taught they stood for. very few of the people in my age range use these terms, when i hear them the most is opening doors for the more elderly. hard words to come by on a college campus, i think it is a shame.

**Sue** · 08-20-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by blackfoot

I must be oblivious. I was not aware there is a problem with the term lady.

I wonder why no one told me? .......I'm always the last to know.
Sue

**SRock** · 08-20-2009, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Sue

I wonder why no one told me? .......I'm always the last to know.
Sue

But Sue, you definitely are a Lady and there is nothing wrong with that at all!

**Emmett** · 08-21-2009, 04:09 AM

I was aware of this and know no woman my age who wants to be called a lady.

**SpyvSpy** · 08-21-2009, 04:11 AM

If a lady doesn't like being called a "lady" then she probly doesn't act like one.

**Jethro1984** · 08-21-2009, 04:13 AM

What's next? Is someone going to tell me that saying "Hello" is rude?

**Koss** · 08-21-2009, 04:19 AM

I just laugh at all labels and titles anyways. A sly smile always crosses my face when someone calls me Sir, or Mister.

I can't wait until I would technically have the right to demand that I be called Doctor. But a doctorate is still so far away currently.

**Jethro1984** · 08-21-2009, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by Koss

I just laugh at all labels and titles anyways. A sly smile always crosses my face when someone calls me Sir, or Mister.

I can't wait until I would technically have the right to demand that I be called Doctor. But a doctorate is still so far away currently.

Best of luck in your collegiate adventures Doctor...........

**SpyvSpy** · 08-21-2009, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Koss

I just laugh at all labels and titles anyways. A sly smile always crosses my face when someone calls me Sir, or Mister.

I can't wait until I would technically have the right to demand that I be called Doctor. But a doctorate is still so far away currently.

Best of luck to you.

**Koss** · 08-21-2009, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by Jethro1984

Best of luck in your collegiate adventures Doctor...........

Originally Posted by SpyvSpy

Best of luck to you.

Why thank you both kind Sirs! The two of you are both fine gentlemen and scholars!

But yes, thank you

**Johnny Dale** · 08-21-2009, 04:47 AM

I'm still trying to get my mind wrapped around "retro gender construct".

Maybe after another cup of coffee I can figure it out.

If a lady doesn't like being called a "lady" then she probly doesn't act like one.

+1

**pmast** · 08-21-2009, 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by Koss

I just laugh at all labels and titles anyways. A sly smile always crosses my face when someone calls me Sir, or Mister.

I can't wait until I would technically have the right to demand that I be called Doctor. But a doctorate is still so far away currently.

My brother has a PhD and an MD, he can demand all he wants, I'm not calling him Dr.

Seriously, good luck! I know how much work you have to put in to get there and it does deserve a bit of respect.