[thechat] Name Gender

[dave mclean]

On 2002.07.13 15:49, Syed Zeeshan Haider wrote:

>>> Bridget McKenna
>>>
>>> Is it a male or female name?
>>
>> I'd say female, but you never know these days.  Why do you ask?
>>
>
> Because I replied to an e-mail of this lady using "Dear Sir" without
> thinking about her gender. She never replied again. Do you think she
> felt bad by the usage of "Dear Sir"?

It's possible, but you'd think that people would be more accepting of that.
I once received a letter in the mail to Miss David McLean.  I thought it
funny and posted the envelope on my bulletin board. I'd laugh and make
necessary corrections, but never ignore someone for calling me a "Miss."

-d

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