Is it rude to say ladies and gentlemen?

“Ladies and gentlemen” is a common way to address a group of people, particularly in a formal, public setting. Long seen as a standard and polite—if not old-fashioned—way to address a group, its day has come and gone. “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls”, perfume strictly segrated again by “ladies and gentlemen”.

What can I say instead of ladies and gentlemen?

Just apologize and keep trying to use gender inclusive language whenever you can.

• Instead of “Ladies and Gentlemen,” use “Distinguished Guests”
• Instead of “The lady in the yellow scarf…” use “The person wearing the yellow scarf…”
• Instead of “Hey guys!” use “Hey folks!”
• Instead of “Men and Women” use “Everyone”

Why do we say ladies and gentlemen and not gentlemen and ladies?

A dactyl is a group of three syllables where the first is stressed and the second two are unstressed. When these occur in succession, they are pleasant to the ear. The metrical pattern of “gentlemen and ladies” falls into a much less regular pattern. It is less pleasant to the ear.

Is it wrong to address non-binary people as ladies and gentlemen?

No. It wouldn’t. Not because offending people is bad (though it often is)* but because when you are talking to everyone it is wrong to exclude people. Addressing your audience as “ladies and gentlemen” when your audience includes non-binary people is excluding non-binary people.

What is a non-binary person?

Non binary people may choose to not conform to certain gender roles, attitudes or behaviour – yet – human beings are a sexually dimorphic species, no matter how effeminate, androgynous, ambiguous, hermap Biology & Science tell us that there are only 2 genders.

What did Coles tweet about non-binary people?

Coles tweeted: “‘Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls…’ so as a non-binary person this announcement doesn’t actually apply to me so I won’t listen”. Laurence’s friend Charlotte Monroe, 28, also contacted the company, saying: “I was sat with Laurence when this tweet was sent.

What are non-binary people’s preferred pronouns?

Instead of “he” or “she”, non-binary people sometimes prefer to be referred to by gender-neutral pronouns such as “they” or “zie”. London North Eastern Railway said has been approached for comment.