Your opinion of "young lady" in the office

[Mr.Nylock]

If he addressed you that way would you say, “I’m not that kind of lady!!!”

[Chefguy]

@MeanOldLady

What I would do. Next time he comes up to you and addresses you as young lady, you can with a smile (the smile is key) respond, “Or [Name].”

or

“Young lady sounds so formal. Just call me [Name].”

Of course it doesn’t actually sound formal - it sounds stupid, but it lets him know you’d rather be called by your name without calling him a jackass. I’d probably do the first one because it’s ever so slightly snide, and I go for snide, but you might want to try the second one.

Oh, and as for my opinion on the matter, it would be annoying. Strangers call me “young lady” or “miss.” If you know me, why aren’t you calling me by my name again?

Too ambiguous, as is you with the face’s proposed solution. There can’t be any room for misinterpretation or she’ll find herself in the same situation later on. She has to be clear and firm or it could just deteriorate into more drama. Also, for the OP, you should document what you said to him and when. If it turns into an EEO or HR complaint, you need to show a pattern of behavior and what you have done about it.

[SeaDragonTattoo]

Based on the latest, I’m still feeling the “little fella” response. Accompanied with the little shooting fingers back at him. “Sure thing, little fella!” pew pew

Yes, I posted this because I made myself laugh.

[Una_Persson]

I’m in my later 40’s and I’m still addressed as “young lady.” I like it.

[BigT]

@Una_Persson

I’m in my later 40’s and I’m still addressed as “young lady.” I like it.

I’m sure both words are nice to hear. It may not have the same meaning to you if you were never called that as a child. Then again, being called “young man” doesn’t bother me, and I was definitely called that as a kid.

I sincerely hope this post is not offensive. It is not my intent.

[Learjeff]

@Una_Persson

I’m in my later 40’s and I’m still addressed as “young lady.” I like it.

Well, young lady, I’ll see YOU in my office!

Oops never mind. A cubicle just wouldn’t do.

[MeanOldLady]

@Chefguy

Too ambiguous, as is you with the face’s proposed solution. There can’t be any room for misinterpretation or she’ll find herself in the same situation later on. She has to be clear and firm or it could just deteriorate into more drama. Also, for the OP, you should document what you said to him and when. If it turns into an EEO or HR complaint, you need to show a pattern of behavior and what you have done about it.

Or she could truncate it to “Just call me [Name].” I don’t think it’s worth it to bring Godzilla to a knife fight.

[Chefguy]

@MeanOldLady

Or she could truncate it to “Just call me [Name].” I don’t think it’s worth it to bring Godzilla to a knife fight.

Simplest is always best, of course, as long as he takes it to heart.

[wonky]

I’m with the others who would say, “You know, Bob/Mr. Whosie/whatever you call him, I’d prefer to be called ___” and if pressed say “Young lady sounds like I’m getting called into the principal’s office” or something like that.