Ladies and Gentlemen....
Whilst growing up, I learned that there was an implied difference between a woman and a lady, as well as a man and a gentleman. But, aspiring to behave in a ladylike manner (which my parents, and early teacher tried to instill in me), only began to happen in my mid to late20s. It wasn't that I made a studious effort (like 'finishing-school' level), but I became more mindful and left my tom-boy ways behind me.I also begun to expect more from the men that I dated, looking at and listening to how they behaved and spoke amongst other people. Even now, I have such expectations of myself and the men that I meet on here and offline, that I sometimes wonder if I'm operating in an outdated manner, or that the 'lady' and 'gentleman' posture is either a myth, or just wishful thinking.
Google has lots to say on the topic:
What do you think? Are you old-fashioned like me and think that it's reasonable for me to expect gentlemanly traits?
Comments (10)
Lady...gentleman, sounds toothless and fake.
Lady...gentleman, sounds toothless and fake.
And he found a passage where Jesus sais to his mother "what have I got to do with you woman?"
and even my father found that a little bit harsh
And he found a passage where Jesus sais to his mother "what have I got to do with you woman?"
and even my father found that a little bit harsh
only object to the term gent and lady - somehow. Just how I tick.