Gentleman and Ladies! vs. Ladies and Gentleman!
Dear teachers,
The following is an excerpt of the speech by my foreign minister, who is the 1st female minister in Korean history.
She said: "Gentleman and Ladies!" instead of "Ladies and Gentleman!"
Is this because the speaker is a female, thus showing respect for the other gender?
Hope to have your feedback in the soonest manner.
Thanks and best regards,
David Kim
** Excerpt **
Indian Head Warriors! Gentleman and Ladies! I hope a very good Sunday morning for all of you.
It is a great privilege and honor for me to meet with you this morning - freedom fighters defending the front lines of the free world. Indeed, I am deeply honored to visit the division which came first to our help during the Korean War. It was the spearhead of the 8th United States Army that broke through the siege in Nakdong River Defense Line and pushed all the way north. And today, 2ID is the only U.S. Army division unit that is permanently forward deployed in the world. My heartfelt congratulations as you mark your centennial birthday.
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Is this because the speaker is a female, thus showing respect for the other gender? No. She is speaking to a military group who is probably 90% male.
- Is this because the speaker is a female, thus showing respect for the other gender?
- No.
- She is speaking to a military group who is probably 90% male.
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???Is this because the speaker is a female, thus showing respect for the other gender?
No. She is speaking to a military group who is probably 90% male.
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