...point was about the term “ladies and gentlemen.” It would be easy to think of upper class women in flashy dresses and extravagant hats and men in tailcoats and top hats when talking about ladies and gentlemen. However, one of my goals when using the terms is to make their definitions much more than mere appearance, if appearance at all. This modernization of the terms helps bring the definition into the current century and throw away the traditional and very close-minded definition. It is for this reason that I believe being a lady or gentleman is based on personality, how a person treats others, I speak for most people who use the term “ladies and gentlemen” in reference to a person’s conduct, not a person’s class, social standing, race, sexuality. Some, when faced with the terms “ladies and gentlemen,” will immediately assume the worst by using the outdated definitions. Some will also dig for reasons to label those who use “ladies and gentlemen”. In labeling us this way, these people do not facilitate any sort of progress for the terms or for any sort of unity for women, or men, ladies or gentleman. We live where we ought to not judge people by the color of their skin, their class, gender, or sexuality, with all of this, there are still groups who refuse to take off their blinders. Ladies and Gentleman, now there is a saying that has been with us for a long time, but what does it really mean and where did it come from? Let’s start with the ladies as we all have been known...
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...THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN/LADY JOEL MARTINEZ STRAYER UNIVERSITY SUMMERIZE Over years and centuries the perspective has changed on describing what exactly a perfect gentleman is and how a lady should be seen as. Researching through the middle ages where Castiglione describes on what a gentleman should be described as has made me rethink on how things were seen. I explained to 10 people that his description of a “perfect” gentleman was a man who was brave and talented in battle during the Renaissance days and the reactions were all the same. Just a smile and a giggle followed by their answers. Here is what I learned. POLL EXAMINATIONS 1ST PERSON: Donna Grayson, 38 years old, Merchandiser for Macy’s, She explained that a lady should always be independent who works hard but manages to respect life beyond its struggles. She said a lady should never cry but accept changes and carry herself as being a queen. 2nd PERSON: Antonio Perez, 25 years old, Fitness trainer, He explained how a gentleman should always be polite but well groomed to present himself as a grown man. Maturity described his opinion because he said that a man who doesn’t take life serious would not handle a woman who is an actual “Lady” 3rd PERSON: Marquez Williams, 29 years old, Manager for Havertys Furniture, He described a lady should be a person who does not go to clubs more often then she presents herself at church. A lady who goes on with her life with...
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...The Souls in Purgatory IV – GOLD Narrator: There was once an old lady who had raised a niece since she was a tiny baby. She had taught the girl to be good, obedient, and industrious, especially the souls in purgatory. As the girl grew older and very beautiful, the old woman began to worry that when she died on her niece would be left all alone in the world, a world which her niece saw only through innocent eyes. Old Lady: Dear Lord, as I daily prayed to all saint’s in heaven for our intercession in heaven to You that You might send some good man who would fall in love with my niece and marry her… then I could die in peace. Narrator: As it happens, the old woman did chores for a comadre who had a rooming house. Among her tenants there was a seemingly rich merchant who one day said: Rich Merchant: I would like to get married. If I could find a niece quiet girl who knew to keep the house tidy, and to be a good wife and mother to our children when they came. (As the old lady heard the rich merchant, her eyes opened and began to smile and scheme to her mind, for she could imagine her niece married to the niece gentleman.) (The old lady told something to the merchant) Old Lady: You could find all that you are looking for in my niece, who is a jewel, a piece of gold, and so gifted that she could even catch birds while they were flying. (The gentleman became interested) Rich Merchant (Gentleman): Hmmmm… I would like to meet your niece, may I go to your house tomorrow...
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...Spoken language is a powerful way in which a man or lady can make a change the minds of other human beings, it allows them to express feelings and emotion and also can deter a certain human beings mind whether it for the good or bad, it allows our body and brain to make a choice through spoken language. Spoken language comes from a certain person idiolect, sociolect and also dialect, knowledge and the use of language does not come naturally it builds up by where you have been born? Where you have grown up, weather its staying in a certain place for 15 years or maybe just 2 weeks, people adapt the way in they speak naturally through their idiolect and also sociolect. Spoken language can also inspire others, changing their minds in which naturally...
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...Life is our playground, yeah But I'm not a kid no more So I must open doors and make you feel like the lady you are My momma raised me to be classy, not flashy I'm happy to please you Though I can tell that's not what you're used to And they say chivalry is dead (Dead, Dead, Dead) Girl, let a real man pick up the slack And treat you with respect, yeah And you don't have to love me Love me, Love me You don't have to love me Love me, Love me Just 'cause I'm a gentleman don't mean I ain't taking you to bed Ahhh, baby let me buy your meals I see you're head over heels I feel like you deserve it There's no pressure We can do whatever makes you comfortable, yeah I could float your boat If you're cold take my coat I'll sing a music note from a song that I just wrote Girl, just take my hand And let me be your man Though that's not what you're used to And they say chivalry is dead (Dead, Dead, Dead) Girl, let a real man pick up the slack And treat you with respect, yeah And you don't have to love me Love me, Love me You don't need have to love me Love me, Love me Just 'cause I'm a gentleman don't mean I ain't taking you to bed That's just how you treat a lady Treat a lady, Treat a lady Treat a lady, Treat a lady Treat a lady Dadadadadum That's just how you treat a lady Treat a lady, Treat a lady Treat a lady, Treat a lady Treat a lady Dadadadadum And they say chivalry is dead (Dead, Dead, Dead) Girl, let a real man pick up the slack ...
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...what a gentleman should be * the stereotypes and expectations of a victorian lady Sir Robert Chiltern’s image of the perfect gentleman past of how he attained his wealth relating to the theme of political corruption. Sir Robert Chiltern is considered as an ideal husband and model politician. However people don't know that he conceals a blemished past of how he took the advice of his mentor, Baron Arnheim, and sold state secrets to attain his wealth. This makes the following quotes: “English Gentleman” “Robert is incapable of doing a foolish thing as he is of doing the wrong thing” - (dramatic irony) …very ironic as he may seem like the perfect gentleman and incapable of doing wrong or foolish things but in fact what is done is the total opposite of what is said as he did do all the things stated that he would never be capable of doing and is not what he seems to be. Sir Robert now conceals his past in order to keep his wife’s, lady Chiltern, love. Lady Chiltern's love is based on his perfect image. He then becomes desperate to be something he is not, making him torn between true and ideal selves, which creates a lot of the irony regarding the stereotypes of victorian gentleman in the play. She delivers a speech to Sir Robert that introduces the idea of the "ideal husband”. As the embodiment of the victorian woman, Lady Chiltern loves in the worship of an ideal mate, a mate who serves as model for both her and society. He condemns Lady Chiltern's...
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...Ladies and Gentlemen Project Paper Shantrice Scott Strayer University Dr. Hunsucker HUM111 November 24, 2014 Many students set goals with the hope that their achievements may help them be accepted into their chosen college. Unfortunately, they often put too much emphasis on one area and do not take part in a wide range of activities. Bewildered college applicants often say, "I've had a perfect average since I started junior high. How could they reject me?" What they do not realize is that schools are interested in more than just intellectual achievements. Others find themselves saying, "I am the best baseball player in my school. Why did I get rejected?" This also proves that college acceptance is not based on an athletic single area of activity, whether academic, musical, or Statement of Purpose. (Allen 1996) I firmly believe that it is important to be well-rounded, taking part in both challenging and interesting activities instead of just focusing on athletics or academics. I understand that proving oneself to be an outstanding athlete requires much skill development and hours of practice, and this is true for demonstrating intellectual ability, too. But a truly capable person balances many activities. Taking part in school, athletics, music, community service, extra-curricular activities, academic clubs, social clubs, hobbies and spending time with friends and family are the qualities that describe a truly well-rounded person. Sometimes students' ideas about...
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...Questions Fingersmith – Part 2 1. What has happened to Sue, Maud and Gentleman? Sue went into the madhouse, instead of Maud. Gentleman and Maud had thought of this plan before Sue came to Briar. Maud and Gentleman went to London. They didn’t go to the big house Gentleman had promised, but they went to Lant Street. Maud finds out she was tricked too: “’Damn your attitudes now!’ I say. ‘Tell me what this means. Whose house is this? Is it yours?’ (…) ‘Not mine,’ he answers at last. ‘Not ours?’ He shakes his head. ‘Whose, then? Where, then?’ He rubs at his eye. He is tired. ‘It is theirs,’ he says nodding to the woman, the man. ‘Their house, in the Borough.’ The Borough… I have heard him say that name, once or twice before. I stand for a moment in silence, thinking back across his words; then my heart drops. ‘Sue’s house,’ I say. ‘Sue’s house, of thieves.’ 2. How did they trick Sue? They tricked Sue by letting her look like Maud Lilly. Way before the doctors came to diagnose Maud Lilly, actually Sue, Maud let her wear her own gowns and made her look like a real lady. First the doctors talked to Sue. The doctors were told that Sue was the mad Maud Lilly, who thought she was a maid while she actually was a lady: “He takes them first to talk with Sue. Of course, they suppose her his wife, turned mad, thinking herself a servant, speaking in the manner of a maid, keeping to a maid’s room.” Maud claimed she was the real maid, and Sue only acted like a maid. Because...
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...Reid makes brilliant use of her characters and their situations to paint an image of society in the early 19th century. At the same time, the norms and values which she presents bear some remarkable similarities to today’s world. Social norms are defined by Kendall, Murray, and Linden in Sociology in Our Times as “established rules of behavior or standards of conduct” (664), while a social value is defined as “a collective idea about what is right or wrong, good or bad, and desirable or undesirable in a particular culture” (668). These terms can be used fairly interchangeably; they both mean basically the same thing, with norms being the actual behaviors that are dictated by values. Such norms and values are shown in a multitude of ways throughout Pride and Prejudice. There are norms associated with most every aspect of society, including the norms for class, money, gender, and marriage most commonly explored in Austen’s novels. Austen shows society’s values both through satire and through presenting what she considers to be the better alternative. The society of Austen’s time no doubt differs from today in many ways; however, when the actual values of society are closely examined, it becomes apparent that there are some fundamental similarities. Money and class had a very strong influence on what was deemed ‘proper’ during the 19th century. The higher one’s class and economic level, the more highly respected one would be in society. Darcy, with his £10 000 a year and landed...
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...Ladies and gentlemen do you really think that all of the students in school is mature enough to evaluate their teachers? Maybe some are, but probably half of the students will not be as much mature enough. Teacher being graded by these students cannot have any improvements. In today’s debate our team opposition will state that students evaluating their teachers should not be happening. First and foremost, we students are not qualified enough to judge our teachers. Actually, all teachers have trained hard to become our guides. Ladies and gentlemen, they have to prove themselves well qualified before embarking on their careers. Thus, every teacher in general, is highly skilled and professional. However, we have nothing but several years studying under the instructions of our teachers. We have no fundamental knowledge in education to acquire full understanding about teaching. Our opinions are almost based on hunches only, not on specialized knowledge. Moreover, these viewpoints, for the most part, are strongly influenced by subjective impressions. Hence, they are quite unreliable and should not be trusted. In addition, some students consider teachers behavior with them rather than considering teaching. It varies from student to student attitude. As we all know students are always honest, they know better about their teachers teaching as compare to other. But there is no guarantee that the students will evaluate the right teacher, due to their personal problems with teachers...
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...Ladies and Gentlemen Abstract While many believe that the idea of chivalry is dead, and that noble ladies and gentlemen are things of past, and you may think that you can only see a man hold a door open for a lady at a renaissance festival, I know a few people who might disagree. Ladies and Gentlemen Many people believe that etiquette is nothing more than the art of trying to catch someone using the incorrect fork at a dinner party. They however are mistaken, as etiquette has served as a code of social behavior for centuries, starting with the nobles, and the idea of ladies, gentlemen courtier. Although few people think of etiquette at any time except on the occasion of their wedding, we all however mostly practice it every day, often as a matter of routine. Though formal and elaborate manners have always been required for life in the Royal Court, but are these ideas of ladies and gentlemen an out dated notion, or do more people than you would think still believe in this way of life. When considering the definitions of a lady or gentlemen, you would most likely thing of a lady as a well-mannered and considerate woman with high standards of proper behavior, and a gentleman as a man of gentle or noble birth or superior social position, or something very similar to the definition of a lady. Etiquette as we think of it was established in the Versailles court of French King Louis XIV. There was a large circle of courtiers, ladies and gentlemen whose main occupation...
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...Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Media Analysis SOC/100 Introduction to Sociology 06/07/2012 Mrs. Christina Oberste Symbolic Interactionist Perspective Media Analysis In today’s society, all human beings have their very own distinctive, customizable features such as body composition, hair length, attire, and style. At the same token, they all have genetic-based features such as color, height, facial features, and gender. While these features are quite commonly used to identify all human beings, they also give way to categorizing, mislabeling, and stereotyping another individual. Categorizing society by means of race, social class, and gender, is very common in today’s society; almost too common as it may seem. In this paper, the Academy Award-winning picture “Crash,” will be used to display some of the social injustices in today’s society. Crash, Oscar-winner for best picture, best original screenplay, and best editing at the 2005 Academy Awards, was co-written, produced, and directed by Paul Higgins in 2004. Crash was inspired by a real-life event in which Higgins’ Porsche was hi-jacked outside a video store in Los Angeles California. Crash touches up on a lot of different topics such as stereotyping, racism, classism, sexism, and exposure to different forms of racial discrimination such as racial stereotyping and racial profiling all from the non-verbal, symbolic perspective of an outsider. The first scene of the movie takes the viewers on-scene of a motor vehicle...
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...Written just after the year 1000 A.D. by an aristocratic lady known today as Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji was immensely popular among the author's contemporaries in Heian Japan. With the sound of flute and koto music over the pond and dragon boats under the harvest moon, this yearly festival at Daikaku-ji is as close as it gets to the courtly pastimes of Genji's day. Murasaki wrote the Tale in 54 separate books which were avidly read by well-bred ladies of the time, as we know from the memoir As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams (Sarashina Nikki), written by Lady Sarashina. There had never been anything like it. Up to that point, Japanese literature had consisted mostly of collections of poetry written in the borrowed Kanji script of China. Prose was limited to fairy tales and a couple of memoirs written in the new phonetic syllabary known as kana. No one had ever written a novel, let alone a novel with character development and a complex plot. The Heian period lasted from A.D. 794-1185. The emperor had moved the capital to Nagaoka from its previous location at Nara (then known as Heijo-kyo), to escape the overbearing influence of the Kegon sect of Buddhism. Ten years later, in 794, it was shifted again to Kyoto (Heian-kyo). It was a peaceful era with the emperor acting largely as a figurehead and centre of ceremonial activities while the real political power lay in the hands of the Fujiwara clan, the power behind the throne for 500 years. Heian Society The...
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...Ritz Carlton & Mayo Clinic Answer 1. The Ritz-Carlton doesn’t just “match-up” to its competitive hotels in its market, it actively exceeds the expectations of the guests in that competitive set. How does the Ritz do this? I think the 2 main steps the Ritz have taken to ensure their guest success has been taking care of their internal customers and by doing that they are taking care of their external customers, this makes for very happy guests. The second step is that they are empowering their staff to satisfy customers’ needs and make them loyal to the Ritz name. By using the credo, “We are Ladies and Gentleman Serving Ladies and Gentleman” It gives the staff a sense of pride in their presentation, themselves and who they work for. The Ritz-Carlton takes the time to ensure their staff is well trained and therefore reduces turnover, this helps the morale of the staff and offers opportunities for them to move up within the organization. The key differences are how you train and treat your staff as well as how they are empowered. By the Ritz-Carlton empowering their staff members to be on the lookout to create remarkable or “wow” moments for the guest, is one sure way to be on top of anticipating guest needs. Once one of these moments is created the guest has automatically become a walking billboard to promote the amazing deed the staff of the Ritz has performed and how they will refuse to stay anywhere else. Not all of their competitors have that going for them. Answer...
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...Q-1) How does the Ritz-Carlton match up to competitive hotels? What are the key differences? Ans-1 The Ritz-Carlton doesn’t just “match-up” to its competitive hotels in its market, it actively exceeds the expectations of the guests in that competitive set. To achieve this competitive advantage, Ritz-Carlton follows two main steps- 1- The Ritz have taken to ensure their guest success has been taking care of their internal customers and by doing that they are taking care of their external customers, this makes for very happy guests. 2- The second step is that they are empowering their staff to satisfy customers’ needs and make them loyal to the Ritz name. By using the credo, “We are Ladies and Gentleman Serving Ladies and Gentleman” It gives the staff a sense of pride in their presentation, themselves and who they work for. The Ritz-Carlton takes the time to ensure their staff is well trained and therefore reduces turnover, this helps the morale of the staff and offers opportunities for them to move up within the organization. The key differences are- They train and treat their staff as well as how they are empowered. By the Ritz-Carlton empowering their staff members to be on the lookout to create remarkable or “wow” moments for the guest, is one sure way to be on top of anticipating guest needs. Once one of these moments is created the guest has automatically become a walking billboard to promote the amazing deed the staff of the Ritz has performed and how they will...
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