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Posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 13, 2006, at 21:41:51
In reply to Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2006, at 21:24:09
It depends on the relationship w/ the person. If it is a professional I prefer Ms., although you rarely get that sort of repect nowadays (I'm probably too young to say that, though). Mrs. is risky unless you know for sure. Miss sounds a little like you are talking down to someone, like a child or something. And I think that most women don't like it anymore.
From romantic partners, I like it when he calls me something like "honey" but only after we know each other.
Of course, I mostly like to be called "your majesty" but it doesn't happen that often. ;) Just kidding, I'm still in touch w/ reality (mostly).
Phillipa, I owe you a babblemail. I'm behind on my correspondence. I hope things are working out for you!
Best,
EE
Posted by 10derHeart on February 13, 2006, at 23:19:18
In reply to Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2006, at 21:24:09
Posted by 10derHeart on February 13, 2006, at 23:23:13
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » Phillipa, posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 13, 2006, at 21:41:51
>>Of course, I mostly like to be called "your majesty" but it doesn't happen that often. ;) Just kidding, I'm still in touch w/ reality (mostly).
I didn't even see this before I posted.....
Great royal minds think alike? :-)
And what's so great about being in touch with reality anyway? Give me a terrific fantasy any day.....
'course, that statement doesn't say much for my present reality, does it? :-( <sigh>
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 0:02:57
In reply to * Most Beautiful Queen of the World* ?? lol ;-) (nm) » Phillipa, posted by 10derHeart on February 13, 2006, at 23:19:18
Don't you find that one can get a bit tiresome after a while though?
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 0:13:05
In reply to Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2006, at 21:24:09
Well my fiance calls me starshine, and I like that a lot. But if it's from someone who just met me, I think my name is good. Miss, is also good. And No M'AM-ing, M'aming is not a good thing to do.
One thing I hate is when a guy comes up to a group of us and says "Hellooooooooooo Ladeeeeeeeez"
It makes me think violent thoughts. I generally don't like the term lady from a man, unless he's saying something like "She's a nice lady"I find that usually, younger men who refer to young women as 'Ladies" as in "What are you ladies up to this evening?" are real cheeseballs.
And whatever you do, don't interrupt two women engaged in conversation and ask "Are you ladies alone?"Because two women together are *not* alone.
Posted by James K on February 14, 2006, at 0:43:49
In reply to Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2006, at 21:24:09
Not to say all of you aren't, but I happen to know that there is a handsome and beautiful couple living life together. good for you!
James K
Posted by Phillipa on February 14, 2006, at 0:54:58
In reply to did ya'll know Phillipa is a beauty?, posted by James K on February 14, 2006, at 0:43:49
Ahhh James you're so sweet!!!! Valentines Day's tomorrow. Did you buy the candy flowers or are you like us buy nothing maybe something together. Love Jan
Posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 14, 2006, at 1:22:06
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » Phillipa, posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 0:13:05
I cannot bear it when a total stranger calls me "lovey" or "sweetie" or anything similar. Or when someone on the phone says "hello lady", I can just about have apoplexy!
Sabrina
Posted by LegWarmers on February 14, 2006, at 1:28:49
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 14, 2006, at 1:22:06
> I cannot bear it when a total stranger calls me "lovey" or "sweetie" or anything similar. Or when someone on the phone says "hello lady", I can just about have apoplexy!
Hello lady annoys me too, but maam makes me feel like they are talking to someone else!
I like being called by my name or if the person so desires they can call me Lady Legwarmers ; ) or Ms legwarmers. Miss depresses me and mrs...well it isnt true lol
Posted by ghost on February 14, 2006, at 5:58:57
In reply to Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2006, at 21:24:09
i loooooove "pet names." you can really call me almost anything, and i'll get giddy over it. my newest friend calls me "hon" and i think that's cute. i also have a thing for being called "girl" or "little girl." the whole pet name thing is actually a fetish of mine... heh.
Posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 14, 2006, at 6:25:17
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » Phillipa, posted by ghost on February 14, 2006, at 5:58:57
I agree on being called "girl", but only by my husband. It makes me feel all squishy inside.
Sabrina
Posted by Gee on February 14, 2006, at 17:39:08
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » ghost, posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 14, 2006, at 6:25:17
Last week I was Miss, and suddenly this week I seem to have been married off and had my named changed over night. :P The kids in my practucum have started calling me by the wrong name, and mrs. I do like Miss though.
The first time I was called "a lady" at work a couple years ago I almost had a heart attack.
On another note, when you approach someone, and ask if them if they need help or something, say at work, how do you address them? I always call them Ma'm or sir.
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 18:02:58
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Gee on February 14, 2006, at 17:39:08
> On another note, when you approach someone, and ask if them if they need help or something, say at work, how do you address them? I always call them Ma'm or sir.
I never say anything bad to people who call me m'am, because I've heard it's actually quite polite, and I think a lot of people in the service industry must be taught to say it, because that's generally where it happens.
All I know is that I still think they're talking to my mom!
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 18:12:51
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » ghost, posted by Sabrina_0805 on February 14, 2006, at 6:25:17
> I agree on being called "girl", but only by my husband. It makes me feel all squishy inside.
>
> Sabrina
Oh God, that's so cute!
Squishy, that's exactly the word too. I know my fiance says a lot of things that make me feel all squishy, and that's one of them.
My Uncle used to call my Aunt "mother" I always felt a bit ill when I heard that.
Posted by TexasChic on February 14, 2006, at 20:36:09
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » Phillipa, posted by ghost on February 14, 2006, at 5:58:57
Posted by ghost on February 14, 2006, at 20:39:16
In reply to Ghost! Long time no see! (nm), posted by TexasChic on February 14, 2006, at 20:36:09
Posted by TexasChic on February 14, 2006, at 20:52:21
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » Sabrina_0805, posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 18:12:51
I guess I just prefer my name. And if they don't know it, Ma'm or Miss is fine. Or maybe, "Hey hot skinny young chic!"
In the south, Ma'm is a way of showing the upmost respect. For instance, elderly women are always Ma'm. A female cop who's pulled me over? Definitely Ma'm.
Around here anyone in customer service who's even halfway trained will call you Ma'm, so I'm pretty used to it. Its when some cute young guy calls me Ma'm when the setting doesn't really require it, then I feel OLD! (Although in the right setting, that could be kind of sexy).
-T
Posted by sleepygirl on February 14, 2006, at 20:55:08
In reply to Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by Phillipa on February 13, 2006, at 21:24:09
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 20:57:30
In reply to likewise!! :) (nm) » TexasChic, posted by ghost on February 14, 2006, at 20:39:16
YES Hello little Ghost Girl!
Nice to see you
Posted by ghost on February 14, 2006, at 21:00:34
In reply to Re: likewise!! :) » ghost, posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 20:57:30
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 21:02:10
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as?, posted by TexasChic on February 14, 2006, at 20:52:21
> I guess I just prefer my name. And if they don't know it, Ma'm or Miss is fine. Or maybe, "Hey hot skinny young chic!"
Okay now I"m confused. I thought that everyone who called you TEXAS CHICK was making a mistake, because you spell it Chic as in "Sheik" the french word for very stylish (that would be Chic, not Sheik I'm referring to )But you just said "Hot skinny young Chic, as in Chick.. so
DAMMIT are you Chic.. or Chick?
Or SheikI'll just call you TExas Sheik. Would that be okay?
> (Although in the right setting, that could be kind of sexy).
>Heh , yeah it is, although that's more- older, not OLD
Posted by TexasChic on February 14, 2006, at 21:30:28
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » TexasChic, posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 21:02:10
Oooh, 'Texas Sheik'? I never even thought of that!
I've always spelt the slang version of 'chick' (as in a girl) as 'chic'. Don't know why. I must have seen it spelt that way somewhere.
How about 'Sheik Texas Chic'?
Na-a-a, too much.
-T
Posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 22:31:06
In reply to Re: Ladies what do you prefer to be addressed as? » Gabbix2, posted by TexasChic on February 14, 2006, at 21:30:28
aha! maybe it's an american slang thing.
Well now I know.Thanks!
Posted by 10derHeart on February 14, 2006, at 23:11:02
In reply to Re: * Most Beautiful Queen of the World* ?? lol ;-) » 10derHeart, posted by Gabbix2 on February 14, 2006, at 0:02:57
Posted by Voce on February 15, 2006, at 0:34:47
In reply to Oh no! I never tire of it!{tosses hair haughtily} (nm) » Gabbix2, posted by 10derHeart on February 14, 2006, at 23:11:02
Actually I prefer when people use my first name. When people in stores call me M'am it makes me feel a tad old. "Sweetheart" or "Honey" feels grandmotherly or in some cases condescending when coming from a woman, but very sweet coming from a man who is an aquaintance, friend, or in some cases a complete stranger. "Miss" is fine in some cases, no one's ever called me "Mrs" or "Ms" yet!!!
My fiance calls me "honey", especially when he wants something. ;-)
Voce
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