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Let me ask you a question (assuming you are a man) Would you like to be called a boy? Imagine being addressed like this (in a group of 90% women) "Hello ladi
by aestra 13y ago
Let me ask you a question (assuming you are a man)
Would you like to be called a boy?
Imagine being addressed like this (in a group of 90% women)
"Hello ladies and boys"
Wouldn't that feel insulting? And weird?
- theorique 13y agoSpeaking as a man, if I were in a mixed group and addressed in various ways: guys and girls - OK. Very casual. ladies and gentlemen - OK. Somewhat more formal. men and women - Weird. Sounds stilted. boys and girls - OK, depending on tone. Would work better with an ironic tone when addressed to adults. Would sound stupid if expressed in kindergarten teacher tone. ladies and boys - seems a bit forced. Also, it makes me think of "ladyboys" (e.g. transgendered Thai prostitutes)
- telephonetemp 13y agoYour analogy was helpful. Thanks.