I really don't know who to call a Lady.Is it that there're certain quality that a woman will porsess before being called a Lady or something?And am looking forward to meeting a Lady and not just a women, cos that has been one among my dreams.I don't know if you can give me a helping hand by listing the qualities of a Lady to guide me in this endeavour/search.
2006-10-13 21:14:54 · 11 answers · asked by Big boy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Peggy Noonan wrote in the Wall Street Journal, March, 2006, the following:
"I start with a dictionary definition, from American Heritage, not that anyone needs it because everyone knows what a lady is. It's a kind of natural knowledge. According to American Heritage, a lady is a well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior.
You know a lady, the dictionary suggests, by how she's treated: "a woman, especially when spoken of or to in a polite way." Under usage, American Heritage says, "lady is normally used as a parallel to gentleman to emphasize norms expected in polite society or situations."
"I would add that a lady need not be stuffy, scolding, stiff. A lady brings regard for others into the room with her; that regard is part of the dignity she carries and seeks to spread. A lady is a woman who projects the stature of life".
I like what the Bible says about a good woman who certainly would be a "lady" in todays society:
Proverbs 29:10-31
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
11The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
13She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
14She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
15She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
16She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
17She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
18She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
19She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
20She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
22She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
27She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates".
2006-10-13 21:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lady is A well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior. A woman regarded as proper and virtuous. A well-behaved young girl. A woman who is the head of a household. A woman, especially when spoken of or to in a polite way.
a lady is The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S's: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy, and Serenity. - Emily Post Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady
a lady is a woman who makes a man behave like a gentleman. -
a lady is Lady n. ... (corresponding to gentleman, a woman of good family and good manners and some claim to social position; a woman with good manners and refinement in any class of society; a woman of any kind, whether of high or low social position or with or without good manners and refinement.
2006-10-14 04:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by niceguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lady automatically gets respect and is recognized by the way she carries herself in the public and the way she behaves in public
2006-10-14 04:17:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try starting with your mother, in your eyes she should be a lady, that is if she loved you and nurtured you properly, and your grandmother, if you knew her...those are your role models or should be, you should have been raised with that guide burned in your memory bank.
2006-10-14 04:31:32 · answer #4 · answered by melanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A woman who conducts her self well. Carries herself well in public. Would not do anything to disrespect you and values her reputation.
2006-10-14 04:27:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mae G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time will show u who is the lady for u
2006-10-14 04:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lady will allways respeact u and she will accept u as u are.also a lady have a sense of responabilitys.im sure one day ull find a lady..........when ull see her ull know it...........good luck
2006-10-14 04:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good GOD
do you think she is the Arabian woman?
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she might be the Indian woman?
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yaaaaaa I've got it !!!!! she is the American woman
2006-10-14 04:20:11 · answer #8 · answered by Donets'k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll know when you meet one!
2006-10-14 04:18:43 · answer #9 · answered by yeolde_bridgeinn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what your parents should teach ya.........
2006-10-14 04:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by Simply.......Khaled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋