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Referring to women as "young lady" is disrespectful imo

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SW-User
Why?
I usually say it to Be respectful.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SW-User Well you can't make everyone happy these days, someone is going to get offended no matter how respectful you are.
SW-User
I thought it was a compliment?
SW-User
@puck61 🙄 ❤
@SW-User Over the top?;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;sorry.😓♥
SW-User
@puck61 I luvs you...don't sweat. ❤
SW-User
Context and tone.

"How are you doing, young lady? 😊"

"Young lady, I wouldn't do that if I were you."

Which is disrespectful?
@SW-User I agree. " I met this lovely young lady. "
SW-User
@puck61 Another good example!
SW-User
I think it matters greatly what tone it's said in. It can be a sign of respect or it can be demeaning, depending on tone.
Projecthonest · 41-45, F
Yes it's often derogative, derogatory even ?!?
Melisaraptor · 26-30, F
It's always in such a condescending tone
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JimmyS · M
What would you prefer?
princessElizabeth · 26-30, F
@JimmyS ..... my fucking name?
JimmyS · M
@princessElizabeth Fair Enough,Hello Elizabeth
Some1Else · M
@princessElizabeth Well! 🤔
Thats a bit Kinky!😉
Obviously YOU aren't a Young Lady!

So what IS your Fucking Name?
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Jennifer15 · 22-25, F
Why is that? I could guess, it might be condescending because it has been used that way by so many people,
Is that the reason?
SW-User
Only if it comes from a guy named Spanku247. lol Then it IS disrespectful! 😂🤣😂
Tminus6453 · M
Just enjoy it while it last.. i'd love to be called a young man again
Pfuzylogic · M
What part of it offends you?
JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M
Well, you are young, and it is a matter of respect to assume that you are a lady. Would "infantile bitch" be a better way to address someone? 😁
True ,I prefer "cunt"
JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M
@NunIover One of the best expletives ever!
@JimminyChristmas it's the best
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
Yeah, it's most often said in such a way.
If that’s the worst thing you are ever called in your life...First world problems...🙄
JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M
Bitch is more acceptable? The world has gone crazy.
princessElizabeth · 26-30, F
I think it depends on the context. Referring to women as "B*tch" or "C*nt" is disrespectful. 😒
JimminyChristmas · 56-60, M
@bijouxbroussard Ah come on, it's 2017. 😆
@JimminyChristmas I'm sorry, just strikes me as really first world. If the worst thing anyone had ever called me was "young lady", I'd be okay. 😅
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princessElizabeth · 26-30, F
@Lampshady that's much better
SW-User
I'll call you old hag from now on. 😘

 
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