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Glorfindel

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5. "Ladies and gentlemen" is the form my parents taught me.

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Mon Nov 9, 2020, 01:29 PM

Nov 2020

The phrases "Men and women" and "women and men" sound a bit vulgar, just one step above "guys and dolls." But that's just me, and I'm old. I do understand what you're saying, though, and I rejoice along with you!

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Please humor me, after 200 plus years we have a woman VP Elect and THIS [View all] MLAA Nov 2020 OP

Yes, like all the forms you fill out that have phylny Nov 2020 #1

When Hillary lost I felt as if my whole life had been for nothing. Walleye Nov 2020 #2

I hope Hillary MLAA Nov 2020 #3

Agree. We need to accept our victories and move on to our new challenges Walleye Nov 2020 #4

"Ladies and gentlemen" is the form my parents taught me. Glorfindel Nov 2020 #5

🙂 MLAA Nov 2020 #6