Dear Amy: I have an etiquette question. Is it still acceptable to refer to men as “gentlemen” and women as “ladies?” I have read that some people may take offense to the use of those words.

He explained that the pastor was detained for addressing the audience as “Ladies and gentlemen,” which was deemed ...

Dear Amy: I have an etiquette question. Is it still acceptable to refer to men as “gentlemen” and women as “ladies?” I have read that some people may take offense to the use of those words.

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“Ladies and gentlemen, I submit to you going forward: This will be a different department the moment I walk out this door. Thank you all for coming out. Thank you all for listening. Bye bye.” ...

Dear Amy: I have an etiquette question. Is it still acceptable to refer to men as “gentlemen” and women as “ladies?” I have read that some people may take offense to the use of those words.