Correct use of possession for the plural 'ladies'
Hence, there is no ambiguity with the men, and for the same reason no ambiguity with the ladies. Ladies is the plural form of lady, so the apostrophe goes to the right - ladies'. If you are …
Lady's Ladies' or ladies - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 22, 2019 · The plural possessive is "ladies'." "Lady" is singular, so if you were referring solely to one woman's shoes, it would be "the lady's shoes." As for your second question, I'm …
How to address a formal letter to a group of women
Jun 14, 2017 · Ladies comes to mind; Dear Ladies or My Dear Ladies if you prefer. Traditional writing often used Dear Sir or Madam so Dear Madams is correct although I think people avoid …
"Hi ladies" -- Is it rude to use this greeting for 3 people?
Closed 13 years ago. In addressing three people in an email isn't it more polite to use their names rather than "Hi ladies"? Also when you walk into a quad cubicle isn't it more polite to address …
Should "Ladies" be marked with an apostrophe in the noun phrase …
Both "Ladies' Beer" and "Ladies Beer" are acceptable, but there is a slightly different implication depending on which you use. "Ladies' Beer" is written in the possessive form, and thus implies …
word choice - The use of the term 'gentlewoman' - English …
May 22, 2017 · Would it be appropriate to refer to women as 'gentlewomen' instead of 'ladies,' when one uses the term 'gentlemen', in order to parallel or match the terms appropriately? …
How to say hello to a group of people? [closed]
Ladies and gentlemen everyone [nothing] friends / folks / team Avoid mixing and matching: both hey there, ladies and gentlemen, let's rock! and S'up, honoured guests? are kind of weird. Not …
What is a feminine version of 'guys'?
10 Apart from guys, which is fine and the most obvious choice, as others have mentioned, you could use ladies, which has a tinge of both irony and flattery. Most women appreciate this. …
Why is it "ladies and gentlemen" instead of "gentlemen and ladies"?
Apr 27, 2016 · The metrical pattern of "ladies and gentlemen" consists of (arguably) two dactyls. A dactyl is a group of three syllables where the first is stressed and the second two are unstressed.
What to say instead of “Ladies and Gentlemen”? [duplicate]
Apr 21, 2016 · What do I say instead of Ladies and Gentlemen if there are many men and only one woman present? Should I say: Lady and Gentlemen Gentlemen and Lady Madam and …
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