The word "Ladies"
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Nope, ladies is good. Ma'am totally fine also. I'm in law enforcement...and I get called sir all the time because that's what comes to mind for people when they see an officer. It's a gut reaction for people (annoying in itself) and corrected quickly, but irritating.
So yeah, ladies is just fine.0 -
You have to add this disclaimer in fine print at the bottom of your correspondence or read it at the end
* "Ladies is meant as a polite term to address a group (more than one) of the female population. Use of the term ladies should not be construed as an excuse to get riled up because you hate men. If you happen to also be offended by disclaimers, please see below for the undisclaimer"
I mean it "Ladies & Gentleman" and is meant as a term of respect. ANd also a pretty awesome Saliva song. What should we use instead? "My fellow Americans". But what about those darn resident aliens?0 -
Nope, ladies is good. Ma'am totally fine also. I'm in law enforcement...and I get called sir all the time because that's what comes to mind for people when they see an officer. It's a gut reaction for people (annoying in itself) and corrected quickly, but irritating.
So yeah, ladies is just fine.
You realize I'm going to call you sir from now on, right?0 -
I don't want to offend anyone with these derogatory terms so I refer to the homosapiens with the opposite reproductive organs to my own.
Anyone offended?0 -
It's basic etiquette. How else should someone address a group of women?
"What up, wimmin-folk?"0 -
This is a tad ridiculous (imho, of course)...how is "ladies" in itself offensive or condescending? Obviously, tone can change any words connotation. But, how is this term disrespectful? So if i'm trying to be polite...addressing or describing a group of women...what term should I employ?
I get confused with gender roles...I believe that womanhood and manhood...as well as ethnicity and cultural variance shouldn't be ignored, but respected if not celebrated. But, that's a whole other subject...0 -
Ladies does not offend me, but I'm someone that does not easily offend at all. You could call me a nasty name and I would probably answer...hahaha.
I like this reply because it agrees with my philosophy. If someone is offended (by anything), they are only offended because they choose to be offended.0 -
Lady...please tell me,
what was the debate in the first place?
I use lady as a sign of respect, have never thought much of it and need to know how this could be inappropriate or condescending.0 -
Ladies does not offend me, but I'm someone that does not easily offend at all. You could call me a nasty name and I would probably answer...hahaha.
I like this reply because it agrees with my philosophy. If someone is offended (by anything), they are only offended because they choose to be offended.
I like that :laugh:0 -
Definitely condesending. We are women, not ladies. Ladies stay home and crochet doilies. Of course, in the Order of The British Empire, quite acceptable. But Maggie Thacher was a woman long before she became a Lady...
So, you'd rather hear, "Get to work, women!" Than "Get to work, ladies?"
The former sounds more insulting imho.0 -
You can be a woman and not be a lady.0
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"ladies" doesn't bother me so much....but i hate being called "ma'am"!!!
Haha, this is exactly what I thought.0 -
"ladies" doesn't bother me so much....but i hate being called "ma'am"!!!
a. men.0 -
I use it all the time. No problem whatsoever.0
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Sausage wallets.
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Hey ladies, get funky
All the ladies in the house
The ladies, the ladies0 -
In a professional setting, do you find the word "Ladies" appropriate? Inappropriate? Condescending? Does it matter if it's used in an email vs. in person?
Heated debate here....
Disclaimer: I'm referring to the word "Ladies" being used to address a group of women, not men, you freaks.
Have you never heard the phrase, "Ladies and Gentlemen?" That's the proper way to address a mixed group. I am shaking my head trying to figure out how that could possibly be considered unprofessional. In what sense?0 -
In a professional setting, do you find the word "Ladies" appropriate? Inappropriate? Condescending? Does it matter if it's used in an email vs. in person?
Heated debate here....
Disclaimer: I'm referring to the word "Ladies" being used to address a group of women, not men, you freaks.
Have you never heard the phrase, "Ladies and Gentlemen?" That's the proper way to address a mixed group. I am shaking my head trying to figure out how that could possibly be considered unprofessional. In what sense?
No. Never. What is this nonsense you speak of?0 -
I hate "female." It feels so icky and dehumanizing, like they are describing animals. Ladies is fine.0
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Definitely condesending. We are women, not ladies. Ladies stay home and crochet doilies. Of course, in the Order of The British Empire, quite acceptable. But Maggie Thacher was a woman long before she became a Lady...
So, you'd rather hear, "Get to work, women!" Than "Get to work, ladies?"
The former sounds more insulting imho.
Right? I didn't get that either...0
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