I also like this definition.
My Mum told me that a lady is a woman who inspired a man to be a
gentleman.
Judy
From: "Aviva Sheb'a" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 10:34:17 +1030
Hello, All,
I refer to myself as a human being, a woman, as a lady, but
most importantly, as me.
One of my definitions of Woman: Woe to any man who attempts
to harness me!
A very dear male friend of mine defines a lady as a woman who
has the patience to sit while the gentleman goes around to make her life
just that little bit easier for a moment, by opening the car door and
hold it open for her...to show his appreciation of her. After all, if
she's wearing a dress, &/or high heels, OR is pregnant, mothering,
menopausing, PMT-ing, or otherwise feeling in any way vulnerable, small
acts like opening heavy doors etc., can make her life easier.
Personally, I like that. It was only when I was pregnant with Leslie and
found opening very heavy doors to public buildings, and standing in
trams became an issue for me, that I realised being a lady DID NOT mean
sitting with one's knees together, but meant allowing others to make my
life pleasanter.
Enough of my prattling...I have some wonderful news! I'll put
it in a separate email, so for those who have had no interest in the
lady bit will still read it!
Love to all the women, ladies, gents etc. on the list,
Aviva
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From: Denise Hynd
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Bumper stickers for ladies!
Dear Pinky
I enjoyed and then thought
about what the title we use for ourselves means
etymologically, overtly and co-vertly.
Do I refer to myself as a Woman, lady or girl??
Which do I prefer and why.
Possibly neither!
Denise
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