Our boss put out an email prohibiting sexist talk because someone was called "young lady"

I had one come complain that she didn't feel she was being treated like a professional because I ask any flex time make up be emailed in, as in when they plan to make up the time.

I told her to go find a new place to work then.

prime example why women will soon find there is no place for them in the workforce anymore, they have made themselves into the cause and prime example of a hostile work environment

Women like this are the reason valid issues are ignored. So fricking stupid.

Years ago I was working at a place where a female co-worker had a complaint filed against them because she walked into the office one morning and said "Good morning, girls" to several other female co-workers. The lesbian SJW of the bunch was offended because she was a "woman" and not a "girl." It was pathetic. Nothing came of the complaint, but it did show everyone else in the office who to avoid like the plague.

I would fricking be delighted if someone called me “young lady”


Seriously it would make my day. I would have thanked that sweet older gentleman and smiled to myself when I got off the phone.

FWIW, it's plausible that "young lady" can be said in such a way that it's demeaning.

It's like calling a guy "buddy." The tone is everything.

This is how the HR conversation should have gone:

Employee: I am offended he called me young lady.

HR: Really? Well, did you tell him not to call you that?

Employee: Umm, no.

HR: Then why don't you do that, and let me know if you keep having a problem.

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She complained to the boss it was demeaning, she's a professional and expects to be treated as such.

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So she's saying she's neither young or a lady? I guess trashy old hag would've been more acceptable.

Sounds like you fellas need to give her a crash course to show her what actual sexist talk is like.