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Time to scrap the words 'lady' and 'ladies'.

scottie2121scottie2121 Posts: 11,284
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I think the terms 'lady' and 'ladies' are so old fashioned and mostly used in a patronising or condescending way.

And sometimes in a creepy way.


So I think it would be good if these words faded from use - I've made a start by never using them.


What do the women and men on here think?
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    BunionsBunions Posts: 15,050
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    The greeting or term 'Ladies and Gentleman' is going to have to be reworked.
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    scottie2121scottie2121 Posts: 11,284
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    Bunions wrote: »
    The greeting or term 'Ladies and Gentleman' is going to have to be reworked.

    True - not that difficult either.


    How about 'hello everybody'?
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    Bex_123Bex_123 Posts: 10,783
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    I can't say I've ever had a problem with the word 'lady'. To be honest if someone is going to be creepy, patronising or condescending they'd manage it with whatever word they wanted.
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    TeddybleadsTeddybleads Posts: 6,814
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    No, it would just lead to more of those sign things on toilet doors in bars and restaurants which, even though you know, can be a bit confusing after a couple of pints.
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    Hugh JboobsHugh Jboobs Posts: 15,316
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    I think it's a stupid idea, sorry.
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    FlyinBrickFlyinBrick Posts: 1,571
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    What would you suggest as an alternative?
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    BunionsBunions Posts: 15,050
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    scottie2121 wrote: »
    True - not that difficult either.


    How about 'hello everybody'?
    And Lady is a title too.
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    scottie2121scottie2121 Posts: 11,284
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    FlyinBrick wrote: »
    What would you suggest as an alternative?

    Errr - woman/women.
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    spiney2spiney2 Posts: 27,058
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    i blame Little Britain .....

    if we give up the term then it will be grabbed and reassigned by lesbians ......
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    PrincessTTPrincessTT Posts: 4,300
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    What word would be used instead?
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    bspacebspace Posts: 14,303
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    If were talking about condescending uses of somewhat archaic terms

    then police using 'sir' and 'madam' is somewhat higher on my list
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    DaisyBumblerootDaisyBumbleroot Posts: 24,763
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    scottie2121 wrote: »
    I think the terms 'lady' and 'ladies' are so old fashioned and mostly used in a patronising or condescending way.

    And sometimes in a creepy way.


    So I think it would be good if these words faded from use - I've made a start by never using them.


    What do the women and men on here think?

    I think the words have their place.

    Though it does nark me when people on facebook address a group of their female friends "Right then ladies..." etc
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    kippehkippeh Posts: 6,655
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    Hugh Jboobs wrote: »
    I think it's a stupid idea, sorry.

    I do too. It doesn't surprise me though that somebody on DS has a hang-up about something because of its roots in traditional etiquette, and therefore wants it scrapped.
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    rupert_pupkinrupert_pupkin Posts: 3,975
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    Doris and Dorises

    Works for me
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    vosnevosne Posts: 14,131
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    PrincessTT wrote: »
    What word would be used instead?

    Troutettes?
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    venusinflaresvenusinflares Posts: 4,194
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    I don't mind lady/ladies but I can't stand to hear grown women referring to each other as 'girls'. It makes me cringe.
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    The Exiled DubThe Exiled Dub Posts: 8,358
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    Ladies is fine as long as the male equivalent, Gents, is also used. But when they aren't used together, like Wimbledon for example, it's the Ladies Singles and the Mens singles, it just sounds odd to me, should be the Womens singles.
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    Trsvis_BickleTrsvis_Bickle Posts: 9,202
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    PrincessTT wrote: »
    What word would be used instead?

    Bitches? You know, in an ironic, post-feminist way.:p

    Jeez, the things some people on DS worry about.:confused:
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    DaisyBumblerootDaisyBumbleroot Posts: 24,763
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    venusinflares wrote: »
    I don't mind lady/ladies but I can't stand to hear grown women referring to each other as 'girls'. It makes me cringe.

    God yes, thats the other one "Now then Girls..."
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    Toby LaRhoneToby LaRhone Posts: 12,916
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    Everybody knows it's a pint of bitter for the gents, fruit-based drink for the ladies.
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    dee123dee123 Posts: 46,326
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    scottie2121 wrote: »
    I think the terms 'lady' and 'ladies' are so old fashioned and mostly used in a patronising or condescending way.

    And sometimes in a creepy way.

    So I think it would be good if these words faded from use - I've made a start by never using them.

    What do the women and men on here think?


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    PrincessTTPrincessTT Posts: 4,300
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    Trsvis_Bickle wrote: »
    Bitches? You know, in an ironic, post-feminist way.:p

    Jeez, the things some people on DS worry about.:confused:

    That would suit me just fine... Me and my friends (affectionately) call each-other "bitch" all the time.
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    kippehkippeh Posts: 6,655
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    "Dinnerwoman" doesn't have the same ring to it.
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    UKMikeyUKMikey Posts: 28,728
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    Sounds like there'd be a lot of people walking into the wrong toilet if all the signs were to be removed.
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    kippehkippeh Posts: 6,655
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    Many people call their dogs "Lady". They would have to call them "Woman!" instead.

    "Come on Woman! Here girl!"
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