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myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues6 months ago

What do you call an adult person of the female gender?
Today I was just wondering... I remember that I was always told "woman" was impolite, however, I wonder if this differs around the wordl?
So, what do you think? Do you say "that lady across the road" or "the woman across the road"?
And why?
Is it impolite for you to say "woman"?

 
 
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JoyfulOne (3150) response was accepted on 4/22/2008.
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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. paid2write (3605)   ranked 1,167 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

I think it is considered a bit old fashioned to call someone a 'lady' now because it goes back to the times when a 'lady' was supposed to be superior to a 'woman'. We don't often refer to 'gentlemen' either. We are all men and women now, regardless of how rich or poor we are.


myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues  6 months ago

I suppose so, but it just seems natural and polite! I would call ALL people "lady", not deliberately call somebody less well-off something else!

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2. myLot reputation of 70/100. bbsr13 (3066)   ranked 903 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

Hello,citrusemma,.....It would be right to call an adult woman as adult lady.can you call,hello,woman .... No,rather you say hello lady or hello madam.thanx.


myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues  6 months ago

I agree with you very much!=]

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3. myLot reputation of 83/100. icequeen123 (309)   ranked 1,545 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

I think I would call an older woman (as in grandmother age) a lady. In my mind, for some reason, I think of my mother as being a woman.

I think it also depends on the person. When I think "lady" I don't necessarily think rich, but I do think of someone with class and style. When I think "woman", I think of inner strength and determination.

I guess we can all be both.


myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues  6 months ago

thanks for your response, I can see what you mean^^

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4. myLot reputation of 91/100. megumiart (2920)   ranked 126 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

I've never thought about this before. I've always said "lady" just because I liked the sound of it better than "woman."


myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues  6 months ago

Hehe, I agree!
I might say "woman" as in
"she is a very strong woman"
but I won't say "that woman" but rather "that lady" as it sounds nicer too, hehe=]

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. JoyfulOne (3150)   ranked 93 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

I don't think that calling somebody a woman (versus calling them a lady) is disrespectful at all. Any female is a woman, just like a man is a man...it's a gender issue. However, one can be a woman without ever being a 'lady', just as much as a man can be a man without ever qualifying as a 'gentleman.' Every female is a woman, but there are lots of women who I wouldn't consider calling a lady if my life depended on it.


myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues  6 months ago

Thank you for your response!=]

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6. myLot reputation of 91/100. highflyingxangel (6258)   ranked 614 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

I use the terms interchangably. I don't see a problem with either of the words. I think it just depends on how you use them and the other words you use with them. If you are using insulting words, either of the terms could be insulting.


myLot reputation of 84/100. citrusemma (385)   ranked 295 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues  6 months ago

Thanks for the response!=]
Those are some very valid points!
Happy mylotting^^ xx

 
7. myLot reputation of 80/100. GoSaintsNo1 (348)   ranked 3,463 out of 5,716 in have discussion on day to day issues   6 months ago

i always say lady it just seems to sound a little better then womam.

 
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