At what stage in your life do you become a 'Lady'?

Question

I was called a 'lady' today!!!! If I'm honest, it has happened a couple of times before, but I've NEVER considered myself a 'Lady'! What defines a 'lady'? Are YOU one? and why? : )

Answer 1

My ex-boyfriend's boss defined it like this:



He said I was his "girlfriend" because I was under 30. Anyone over 30 could be considered a "lady friend."



So I guess it's 30. However, when I'm in the store and some 5-year-old is bumping into me the mom always says, "Watch out for the lady." So I think it's relative to how old the person referring to you is.

Answer 2

The definition of a lady is:



A well mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behaviour.



Am I a lady? Answering this question will make me sound like a hypocrite, but that's okay.



In the real world, I am a lady....I would never use foul language or misconduct myself in any manner. I'm always mindful of others.



Okay, now that I've blown my own trumpet, lol....lets get on with another day!

Answer 3

I don't know if there is a definite age but i guess i am a lady i cant see anyone calling me a girl and i do behave like a lady most of the time but still act like a girl at times lol :)

Answer 4

I think it all depends on the person. Personally I would have to say the age of 25 and up, but still depending on the person and how mature they appear to be. It's just your appearance and the way you carry yourself. I've seen girls who seem to act like they are still in high school and are around the age of 25 and I wouldn't use the word "lady" to describe them. If you are polite, mature, and respectable to others, being called a lady is a compliment at any age.

Answer 5

I think the common conception of the word lady is that it refers to an older female. Same with the word woman.



But I think that the word Lady is used commonly when someone wants to address a woman, in a polite manner. It's a bit old-fashioned. I can picture older men trying to be polite to a female, saying "hey, little lady", haha. But I guess there are situations where it's used in more of a mean way... like "Hey, watch where your goin' lady! Crazy hag!'... or something, haha.



Anyways, as you can see, I'm not entirely sure at what stage a female transitions from girl to lady... or woman to lady. Just seems like it's another word to use... girl seems too childish... woman seems too formal.

Answer 6

depends on when your presented to society you never will become a lady unless your parents put on you debutant ball in which they present you as the word lady is actually used for the aristocracy to define someone usually over the age of 18 but has been changed a few times started at 13 then 16 before made to 18 (marriable age)

Answer 7

there realy is no spacific age.

a lady is....

Don'ts

1. someone who doesn't fart in front of people.

2.burp in front of people.

3.has a loud voice.(sreams as loud as possible so everyone can hear you)

4.forces themself upon a guy.

5.hangs out w/ guys all the time.

6.wears clothing that has there boobs popping out.(desperate women)

7.says everything they are thinking.

8. drags there feet when they are walking.

9. gossips.(finds something out that is sopposed to be a secret but tells everone about it)

10.doesn't have to have a center of attention.

DO's

1.mature.

2.has respect for others.

3.dresses appropriatly.

4.isn't atramp.

5.does'nt sleep w/ a bunch of men.(hore)

6.polite

7.kind.

8.helps others.

9.esteems others than themselves.(takes care of others before themselves)

10.cares for others.



that's all i can think of right now.



i have been called a lady. many many times. so i guess i am a lady.(16 years old)

Answer 8

Well,it depends on behaviour more than age.I was called a Lady even at the age of 13.If you are polite,gentle,frail and an artist or rich important person,it is more likely that people will call you that.

Answer 9

I think a Lady is defined on how she carries herself,How she talks.She has class,and cares ,truly cares about other people.The age, in my opion,is late 20s early 30s.

Answer 10

I dont think there is really an age, It all depends on the person using it. I am 25 and I am called Lady....

Answer 11

Not sure what age you become a lady but I sure as heck love been called a lady.

Answer 12

I'm in my 40's and have never or never will be a lady.

Answer 13

I think it's more your mental age,and I'd say areound 16 or 17 years old,but it all depends on yourself,your family..I think I'm one childish lady

Answer 14

when you accept yourself and be honest with yourself and others, then i think you've reached a time in your life when your mature enough to be called a lady! :)

Answer 15

a lady to me is a woman who holds herself right, who doesn't do things that would make them... trampy. an honest woman, someone who sticks to their word. someone who has high morals and ethics and A LOT of respect for themselves.



HELL YES I AM A LADY!!! (:

Answer 16

After the final op

Answer 17

sometimes women never become ladies,but turn out to be tramps

Answer 18

when you are no longer a "kid"



In the South, it's when the "Older Ladies" accept you into their circle and allow you to speak....

Answer 19

After the op!

Answer 20

i've never been called a lady......come to think of it someone did call me Mrs.------- last year and i said, where's my MIL?

Answer 21

when you get to grips with good manners and respect

Answer 22

I don't know, are you 13-15 and single? if you are look me up!

Answer 23

When my wife go's out.

Answer 24

When your husband is knighted and becomes a "Sir"!!!!

Answer 25

lets see....fetus~birth~baby~girl~slunt~old hag~ uh.... not sure where lady fits in, sorry.





cheers!

Answer 26

Idk, I guess when you're female. Lol. Well, a lot of younger kids call girls that are older than them 'lady'.

Answer 27

THERES NO DEFINED AGE

Answer 28

I think I'm half guy and half 'lady'!



HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Answer 29

when her periods start

Answer 30

your 16th birthday.

Answer 31

ella has it right





thumbs up!

Answer 32

O <--- Period.