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Originally Posted by Slavakion
I see them both as a respectful way to address either someone you don't know, or a superior. While we're on the subject, stop taking offense to the word lady . |
Describing a woman as being a lady is fine, but it shouldn't be used as a form of direct address; there it is impolite. As a noun modifier, it's not really offensive, but it is non-standard usage.
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Somewhat on topic: I find myself calling females "miss" even though I know that they're married. It just seems to roll off of my tongue easier. Nobody has ever said anything, but would any of you be offended by that?
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Doesn't bother me in the least, even though I am married.