to not like "woman" on Mumsnet?

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I don't know why, but it always sounds like a put down. Whenever someone posts "this woman" it always sounds (in MY head anyway) like "I don't like her" as opposed to "lady" which somehow sounds better. I'm probably a snob , but I always use "lady" and "gentleman" when I'm talking to my DCs as well. Am I the only one?

Much prefer woman, and I would never use "lady". It sounds very contrived.

I think "woman" has a nice sound to it and tends to be connected with positive traits - you would hear "strong woman", "brave woman", "clever woman". Try using "lady" in any if those phrases and it sounds patronising

well Mrs Thatcher was called the iron lady it sounds really sinister