On 6 Dec 00, at 13:12, Bob Anibal wrote:
> I remember as far back as when I was a teenager ( 70 years ago ) my
> mother calling her friends the " girls " and Lord knows how many other
> women since using the term for their peers. I guess I live in a
> parallel universe or something???
Some would argue that for females to use these words ("boob" and
"girls") would be acceptable. I have heard African-Americans use the
"N-word" among themselves, but should one of us Caucasians use it, I
am sure that there would be a price to pay.
As to what Maryse says about life being "complicated" in the USA,
she is correct. The lawyers and the courts have had a field day. But,
that's the way it is!
Best,
Bob
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