What's it mean to be a lady? I'm sure like many things we're all going to have different ideas and variations on ideas. I was once tortured to go to etiquette school and i've currently got a young lady here in mi casa that i'm trying to help, LADY up a bit.
So, i'm gonna say some things i remember, and do myself. If you guys can add anything? If you guys got any bits of wisdom? Guys chime in on how your mothers acted. That'll be nice.
Be generous with expressions of gratitude such as: ‘Thank You’ and ‘I appreciate that’.
Don’t try to bring extra guests to an event, party or function.
Don’t say that you need to go to the bathroom; just excuse yourself.
When in doubt, dress modestly.
If someone smiles at you; smile back.
Do try to bring extra guests to an event, party or function. But ask politely first.
It is imperative that you develop good posture, which isn’t too hard to achieve. Especially for us large chested sistas.
Greet new neighbors into the neighborhood.
Whatever you do, do it with Poise.
If a gentleman offers to pay for your dinner, politely accept and say Thank You.
If somebody gives you a lift somewhere, say Thank You.
Don’t be demanding of favors. Rather inconvenience yourself than burden others with your demands.
Don’t engage in casual flings purely out of personal desperation for sex.
Don’t keep sex buddies.
Always make sure when you go out even to the corner store, make sure you're presentable.
Don’t get fake breasts.
Don’t reveal your age, weight or bra size.
Respect a man.
Model Audrey Hepburn, Claire Huxtable, Michelle Obama.
Listen more than you speak.
Don’t talk on the phone in movies, in lectures, or at the dinner table.
Don’t respect a man if he doesn’t deserve your respect.
Wait for people to finish their sentences before you speak.
Don’t complain about the weather. You cannot change it anyway.
Don’t interrupt other people’s conversations. Politely wait.
Wait to be served or to ask a question. Even if it is a quick question.
Don’t discuss religion or politics at the dinner table.
Don’t speak in a foreign language when there is another person or other people around who do not understand it.
Politely report and express your disappointment about a crappy meal/being given something you didn’t order to a waiter; don’t crack it at the waiter.
When in Rome, do as Romans do.
Be on time.
Apologize for being late.
Call if you are going to be late.
Respect other people’s opinions. Don’t shove your views in their faces as gospel.
Don’t be tyrannical.
Hear others out before assuming your way of doing things is the superior way.
Believe you are number one, but there's no need to go around telling it is there?
Shine the light upon others.
Be modest in character.
Always carry a kerchief.
Don’t laugh at other people’s misfortune.
Give other people credit if they have helped you (even if they don’t know they helped you). Give more than they “deserve”.
Assume every day is a new beginning.
Don’t burp or fart out loud, in front of people.
Think before you speak.
Don’t scare people.
When wearing a skirt, dress, always cross your legs. In dress slacks as well. In jeans it's ok to close them.
Don’t wear the same jacket as everybody else.
Don’t carry visible weapons.
If you say you will do something, follow up on it.
Honor anyone who has ever helped you. And never forget that they have helped you.
Cover your shoulders when you're outside.
Be charming.
Never argue in public. Don't raise your voice, our loud talk others.
Don’t tell sexist or racist jokes.
Always RSVP to events.
Don’t use call waiting. Use an answering machine instead.
Don’t lead men on.
Don’t flirt with men you’re not interested in.
Always leave a tip. Not leaving 1 is just plain tacky.
Have a tidy appearance.
Keep good personal hygiene.
Never have messy hair.
Keep a purse
Recognise inconsistencies in personality for what they are. Inconsistencies. A chance to re-align your values. These do not define a person.
Know the value of femininity.
Respect your neighbours and close the windows and doors when you are getting frisky with your man. (common sense is not always so common).
Treat people as equals.
Don’t treat people as equals when they have shown you time and again they are NOT, but even then. There's no need to rub their nose in it.
Make mistakes. Be obvious about it. Then apologize to those you have wronged just as publically as when you made your mistake.
Honor your mistakes.
When leaving a social function, always say goodbye to everyone you spoke to.
Win some false friends and true enemies. And know you’ve succeeded anyway.
Be reasonable.
When arguing, never sink to the level of the person who is trying to belittle or berate you. Keep a cool head, and a calm demeanor.
Think carefully before you do something you regret. Instead ask yourself: “what do I REALLY, truly value in in my life?”
Ask yourself: “where’s the good in this?”
Remember, you are MORE than your behaviour.
Accept the features you have been given, and in turn, accept other people’s features.
So, i'm gonna say some things i remember, and do myself. If you guys can add anything? If you guys got any bits of wisdom? Guys chime in on how your mothers acted. That'll be nice.
Be generous with expressions of gratitude such as: ‘Thank You’ and ‘I appreciate that’.
Don’t try to bring extra guests to an event, party or function.
Don’t say that you need to go to the bathroom; just excuse yourself.
When in doubt, dress modestly.
If someone smiles at you; smile back.
Do try to bring extra guests to an event, party or function. But ask politely first.
It is imperative that you develop good posture, which isn’t too hard to achieve. Especially for us large chested sistas.
Greet new neighbors into the neighborhood.
Whatever you do, do it with Poise.
If a gentleman offers to pay for your dinner, politely accept and say Thank You.
If somebody gives you a lift somewhere, say Thank You.
Don’t be demanding of favors. Rather inconvenience yourself than burden others with your demands.
Don’t engage in casual flings purely out of personal desperation for sex.
Don’t keep sex buddies.
Always make sure when you go out even to the corner store, make sure you're presentable.
Don’t get fake breasts.
Don’t reveal your age, weight or bra size.
Respect a man.
Model Audrey Hepburn, Claire Huxtable, Michelle Obama.
Listen more than you speak.
Don’t talk on the phone in movies, in lectures, or at the dinner table.
Don’t respect a man if he doesn’t deserve your respect.
Wait for people to finish their sentences before you speak.
Don’t complain about the weather. You cannot change it anyway.
Don’t interrupt other people’s conversations. Politely wait.
Wait to be served or to ask a question. Even if it is a quick question.
Don’t discuss religion or politics at the dinner table.
Don’t speak in a foreign language when there is another person or other people around who do not understand it.
Politely report and express your disappointment about a crappy meal/being given something you didn’t order to a waiter; don’t crack it at the waiter.
When in Rome, do as Romans do.
Be on time.
Apologize for being late.
Call if you are going to be late.
Respect other people’s opinions. Don’t shove your views in their faces as gospel.
Don’t be tyrannical.
Hear others out before assuming your way of doing things is the superior way.
Believe you are number one, but there's no need to go around telling it is there?
Shine the light upon others.
Be modest in character.
Always carry a kerchief.
Don’t laugh at other people’s misfortune.
Give other people credit if they have helped you (even if they don’t know they helped you). Give more than they “deserve”.
Assume every day is a new beginning.
Don’t burp or fart out loud, in front of people.
Think before you speak.
Don’t scare people.
When wearing a skirt, dress, always cross your legs. In dress slacks as well. In jeans it's ok to close them.
Don’t wear the same jacket as everybody else.
Don’t carry visible weapons.
If you say you will do something, follow up on it.
Honor anyone who has ever helped you. And never forget that they have helped you.
Cover your shoulders when you're outside.
Be charming.
Never argue in public. Don't raise your voice, our loud talk others.
Don’t tell sexist or racist jokes.
Always RSVP to events.
Don’t use call waiting. Use an answering machine instead.
Don’t lead men on.
Don’t flirt with men you’re not interested in.
Always leave a tip. Not leaving 1 is just plain tacky.
Have a tidy appearance.
Keep good personal hygiene.
Never have messy hair.
Keep a purse
Recognise inconsistencies in personality for what they are. Inconsistencies. A chance to re-align your values. These do not define a person.
Know the value of femininity.
Respect your neighbours and close the windows and doors when you are getting frisky with your man. (common sense is not always so common).
Treat people as equals.
Don’t treat people as equals when they have shown you time and again they are NOT, but even then. There's no need to rub their nose in it.
Make mistakes. Be obvious about it. Then apologize to those you have wronged just as publically as when you made your mistake.
Honor your mistakes.
When leaving a social function, always say goodbye to everyone you spoke to.
Win some false friends and true enemies. And know you’ve succeeded anyway.
Be reasonable.
When arguing, never sink to the level of the person who is trying to belittle or berate you. Keep a cool head, and a calm demeanor.
Think carefully before you do something you regret. Instead ask yourself: “what do I REALLY, truly value in in my life?”
Ask yourself: “where’s the good in this?”
Remember, you are MORE than your behaviour.
Accept the features you have been given, and in turn, accept other people’s features.
What's wrong with carrying visible weapons? 
We need those sometimes. 
