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  • Is referring to women as ladies offensive?

    It's an expression I've always used with female friends, always meant to express my respect for them, and I've never been told anything different. Another question posted on the board has me questioning if this is just because they know me and know I mean no harm. I would like serious answers as I would like to know if this is something that may come off as offensive to someone who doesn't know me. To be honest it has been difficult for me not to use writing this. Women seems like such a generic term and female is too clinical for my taste. If this offends you do you have a suggestions for alternatives?

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