It is perfectly right for a gentleman to say "ladies and...

It is perfectly right for a gentleman to say "ladies and gentlemen," but a lady should say, "gentlemen and ladies." You mention your friend's name before you do your own. I always feel like rebuking any woman who says, "ladies and gentlemen." It is a lack of good manners.

Susan B. Anthony Quote About Names, Good Man, Gentleman: It Is Perfectly Right For...

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