What's an informal term to describe a female which isn't regarded as condescending/sexist?

For example, "chick", " babe", "broad", all seem to have negative connotations. But " dude", "guy" etc seem okay.

What say ye?

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lilteacup

Strangely, I think "guys" works for females as well?

Other than that, I would tread carefully. I friend of mine referred to his workers as "ladies" and got an ear full.

DarkHeaven ·

@lilteacup That’s a little overboard. “Ladies” is pretty polite.

lilteacup

@DarkHeaven I know, right? Crazy.

DarkHeaven ·

@lilteacup Bitches be crazy. There are times you got to bite the bullet.

Salix75 · 46-50, F

@lilteacup some women take umbrage with "lady" as technically it's a title (e.g. Lady Diana). so while all women are women, only a few women are true ladies.

yes yes... I"m being pedantic, I know. Just food for thought :)

DarkHeaven ·

@Salix75 Still as a title, it’s pretty polite if being used incorrectly.

Salix75 · 46-50, F

@DarkHeaven agreed. I'd much rather it be used than about 99% of the other terms men (or should I call them males? boys? lol!) use for women :D

funny incident I once had at a work cafeteria some years ago - myself and a co-worker (a man) were both going to grab a muffin. He pulled his hand back and said "Ladies first". I replied with a chuckle "Ohhh I'm no lady", and his response was "A gentleman always presumes [that a woman is a lady]".

I thought this was such a PERFECT awesome response!! :D

DarkHeaven ·

@Salix75 Well said. Polite & cute.