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Topic: Lady
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Tue 10/28/08 05:25 PM
Edited by Bushidobillyclub on Tue 10/28/08 05:32 PM
So I don't really understand this one. Maybe someone who feels this way can enlighten me.

Why is it that some women today feel the term "Lady" is somehow derogatory?

Here is an example from a profile I read:
"if you don't want to make me cringe, don't call women "ladies". surprisingly, that is a huge turn-off"

This is NOT the first time I have seen this reaction, however I have never stopped to really ask why . . . perhaps someone can shed some light.

Thanks,

-Jeremy

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Tue 10/28/08 05:27 PM
news to me

papersmile's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:28 PM
i've seen the same reaction, especially it seems from feminists - they appear to prefer the term 'woman'

personally, i like the way 'lady' sounds much better, or even 'girl' or 'female'


however, any one of those are much better than a lot of other things i've been called bigsmile

Ceci47's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:29 PM
*Thinks* I think calling us women "ladies" is a sign of ... respect? I don't know. It shows that you can be a Gentalmen, ya know?

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Tue 10/28/08 05:30 PM
beats getting called "dame" or "broad"...
:tongue:

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Tue 10/28/08 05:31 PM

*Thinks* I think calling us women "ladies" is a sign of ... respect? I don't know. It shows that you can be a Gentalmen, ya know?
drinker drinker drinker

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Tue 10/28/08 05:31 PM

*Thinks* I think calling us women "ladies" is a sign of ... respect? I don't know. It shows that you can be a Gentalmen, ya know?

I tend to agree, and that is why I tend to scratch my head at this reaction.

Pete026's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:32 PM
In my experience it's sluts who don't like being called ladies.

RKISIT's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:32 PM
lady..when im with you im smiling...give me woh..woh..woh your lovebigsmile

Ceci47's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:35 PM


*Thinks* I think calling us women "ladies" is a sign of ... respect? I don't know. It shows that you can be a Gentalmen, ya know?

I tend to agree, and that is why I tend to scratch my head at this reaction.

Man, sometimes I don't understand. spock

Ceci47's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:36 PM


*Thinks* I think calling us women "ladies" is a sign of ... respect? I don't know. It shows that you can be a Gentalmen, ya know?
drinker drinker drinker

:tongue:

REDGIRL67's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:36 PM
Gotta say sweetie, I am in the dark on that one also. I love being referred to as a lady! Hope you find yours soon!

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Tue 10/28/08 05:36 PM
Styx- the band ya love to hate

longhairbiker's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:36 PM
"methmom", "nutcase", and "itchy scratchy" was getting wore out.

Winx's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:37 PM
Edited by Winx on Tue 10/28/08 05:43 PM

So I don't really understand this one. Maybe someone who feels this way can enlighten me.

Why is it that some women today feel the term "Lady" is somehow derogatory?

Here is an example from a profile I read:
"if you don't want to make me cringe, don't call women "ladies". surprisingly, that is a huge turn-off"

This is NOT the first time I have seen this reaction, however I have never stopped to really ask why . . . perhaps someone can shed some light.

Thanks,

-Jeremy


It depends on how it is used, IMO. Some people have a way of saying it while making a dig at you when they say, "Young lady". It's condescending.

longhairbiker's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:39 PM
For the longest time I thought my buddies girlfreinds last name was psychovitch. Turns out its pokorny.

Winx's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:39 PM

lady..when im with you im smiling...give me woh..woh..woh your lovebigsmile


Your hands build me up when I'm sinking
Just touch me and my troubles all fade
Lady, from the moment I saw you
Standing all alone
You gave all the love that I needed.bigsmile

RKISIT's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:40 PM


lady..when im with you im smiling...give me woh..woh..woh your lovebigsmile


Your hands build me up when I'm sinking
Just touch me and my troubles all fade
Lady, from the moment I saw you
Standing all alone
You gave all the love that I needed.bigsmile

flowerforyou miss winxflowerforyou

shoesmonkey's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:41 PM
Maybe it make's them feel old.

Winx's photo
Tue 10/28/08 05:42 PM



lady..when im with you im smiling...give me woh..woh..woh your lovebigsmile


Your hands build me up when I'm sinking
Just touch me and my troubles all fade
Lady, from the moment I saw you
Standing all alone
You gave all the love that I needed.bigsmile

flowerforyou miss winxflowerforyou


Riskitflowerforyou

I saw Dennis DeYoung this past summer. It was great.

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