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[–] 39 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

"Having a religion is much like having a penis. It's all well and good to have one, and one can even be proud of it. However, when you whip it out in public and bandy it about to my face, we will have problems."

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  • [–] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    Off topic but I love how Dame hasn't been watered down like Sir. Cuz like lots of people who aren't knighted get called Sir.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago* (1 child)

    Normalize calling women "madame"!

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    I'd expect they would react negatively like being called "Ma'am" (old). Adding the "d" might make you sound impudent.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    It depends on how you say it. I haven't gotten any bad reactions yet. One lady was surprised and delighted to be addressed with dignity for a change.

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