Why do some women get upset when called a LADY?

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Simple observation that leads to a question... Some women get upset when someone calls them a lady. Why is that?

Beckybooboo · Accepted Answer

It's kind of like @purplepoppy said. At times it can be said in a condescending way. I hated it when my parents and teachers would say it while disciplining and some girls might carry that feeling throughout their lives lol I never have. A boyfriend would always call me his "lady"... "what do you want to do tonight, my lady"? I loved it! Just a few days ago, a man held a door open for me and when I said, "thank you", he said "you're welcome, young lady". It's sweet and genuine. The question should be, why do so many YOUNG women hate being called "ma'am"?

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

It's these feminist women who don't like to be called a lady - probably because they aren't one!

I love it being called a lady, and being referred to as a lady. It's a compliment.

This one guy used to call me mi'lady. I liked it.

ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

This is a good question

I don't really know why but I mean I'm sitting here and I'm saying lady out loud and Jerry Lewis comes to mind hey lady

And then at the same time I don't even like the way it sounds I like the way young lady sounds the lady just sounds old it's almost equal to a sir for me I don't like that either but flashback on Jerry Lewis again and I think it's the tone of voice and how the person is saying it or what they're saying with it but I really don't know it's a good question

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

@sage2021 is tight on target. Nothing more to say.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Because they're sluts and not pretending to be anything else. Gotta respect that.

A less triggering word might be matron, dowager, madame, hausfrau, grandmother, or even hag in certain cultures who revere elders.

In other cultures it is more appropriate to use Hotwife, Milf, Gilf, Sweet Cheeks, Hot Stuff, or Thick Chick.

Try using any of these and see if you get a better response.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

The word lady, might sound overly impersonal, as if you are being reduced purely to your demands and not to your totality as person, or it might seem like, they are viewing you as an alien outsider and not as somebody who is a natural member of their group. It might also seem that people are suggesting you are past the age of fertility and beyond the normal concerns that other people have.

Iron_Man · Answer

They think it sounds old like I’m always calling every female girl No matter how old they are. Hey girls I even call my former pets girls that’s how we’re brought up. Nobody’s gonna say hey woman or lady because it sounds old. They’re gonna say the girls where are the girls at or let’s call the girls

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

Hard to say. I've never been mad at it. And don't recall seeing anyone be mad at it either

purplepoppy · Answer

I think it might be something to do with who's saying it and context. It can sound patronising if used incorrectly, it's not so much what you say but how you say it.

valentina4eva · Answer

i haven't noticed anyone get upset by being called a lady where i live!!🤔 so im not sure why they would get upset, maybee because it sounds "old" ?😅🤔

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Maybe they hate Tom Jones for some reason? 🤷‍♂️

Veronika_p · Answer

Honestly, I think it comes down to personal preference. Some women hear "lady" as a respectful compliment, while others feel it sounds a bit old-fashioned or like it comes with expectations about how they should act.

WhitneySnow · Answer

It implied outdated gender roles. Also, in my case, because of my age, when someone calls me young lady they’re usually not saying it to be nice.

DishLady · Answer

It's possibly the way it's said... or the context. Like "Hey Lady!" would be odd, but "She's a real lady" is complimentary.

NoDecision · Answer

Maybe because they know that they aren't?

TonyMetal___1986 · Answer

A woman who thinks like that is a moron because personally when i say lady it shows respect to a woman, so a woman who hates this word means that she doesn't like to be respected by others...

Twodogs0525 · Answer

A few ladies have told me to not call them ma'am. I've never called any woman lady, only said "ladies" if they're in a group.

_Jenny_ · Answer

@aviatortom I’m not sure, I think it’s a good way to show respect

Tyler006 · Answer

Just as some men dislike being called “boy,” “dude,” or “sir,” some women simply don’t like “lady.” It’s a personal preference.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I have never heard of any female being upset about that.

confident666 · Answer

I don't get upset but it's sounds "old" so maybe thats why some women get upset...

strateguy632 · Answer

no good reason just complaining like a karen to control others.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I don't know but I know when a stranger calls me chief it annoys me and I don't know why lol.

Anonymous · Answer

Today’s women will get pissed at anything. They need to get off the meds and get off their phones. Touch some grass.

Shiprex · Answer

It's modern deluded women who live for victimhood

MariaEve · Answer

I like it when someone refers to me as a lady.

Anonymous · Answer

Never seen or heard any female getting upset by being called a lady.

genericname85 · Answer

Probably cause they know they're a hoe and not a "lady" xD just half way kidding.

Anonymous · Answer

Easy, because some women are not lady-like, they are more tomboyish... or ladette... generally speaking - girls of action. Lady sounds like a sissy to them.

canamlusciouslad73 · Answer

They may believe they're expected to behave like a lady.(And not give slobber jobs !)

Cidknee · Answer

We are to make No assumptions about their superior presence in the physical realm.   🙄   😂

blackeagle007 · Answer

I don’t understand it either. It’s like calling me a gentleman. I take that as a compliment

brutalreality · Answer

I thought female was the problem.

AgentG111 · Answer

Karen's lol

exitseven · Answer

Because they are trannies.

DJB72 · Answer

Because Feminism.

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