Speak gently to young women as you would to your sisters

Lailah Gifty Akita
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One of the most universally recognized rules of etiquette is to speak gently to women as you would to your sisters. While it is certainly not a hard and fast rule, it has been established as a general guideline that men should follow. In years past, a man would often face harsh criticism or even a duel if he spoke harshly to a young woman. With the advent of feminism, however, this rule has taken on a different significance. It is now considered acceptable for men to speak harshly to women if they are angry, upset, or frustrated.

Source: Think Great: Be Great!

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