Ettiquette for young ladies

[ohiopiper]

I can't speak for the rest of the world, but American society has taken a tumble to the point that common courtesy is an uncommon thing. There are, of course, bright spots in the abyss of poor manners, but they are getting fewer and farther between.

[BCAC]

I can't speak for the rest of the world, but American society has taken a tumble to the point that common courtesy is an uncommon thing. There are, of course, bright spots in the abyss of poor manners, but they are getting fewer and farther between.

Believe me, ohiopiper, this is not any American thing, it's a worldwide disaster (and, I'm ashamed to say, probably the fault of my generation).

[Mikilt]

I too have had an experience of "We're not Ladies!"

Years ago I was tending bar and a regular customer came in with some friends. We chatted a while and I had to excuse myself to take care of other customers. I said, "If you ladies will please excuse me..." I was met with a stern, "We're not ladies, we're women! You are a man and we are women!"

I was speechless. I can see pejorative names like "chick", dame", "babe", "skirt" or "broad" being offensive. But "ladies"? I obviously didn't know my audience.