Is the term "gentleman" misused by law enforcement officers?
471551
YES.  A gentleman would never do those things.  \n\nThey should have said "The man shot 4 people...."  Oh, and of course nowadays we have to add the word "allegedly"....<rolleyes>
823530
As far as the simple semantics of the issue, I believe "male nurse" is a much more seixst term than "police woman." Because the term "nurse" does not necessarily imply either man or woman, therefore, there is no need to clarify the sex of the nurse. However, since "police man" is a common term used to identify a male police officer, then there is nothing sexist to me to use the term "police woman" to identify a female officer.
1093147
Ridiculous.  I disagree. \nI've actually read statistics that people that say those things about police officers are the ones with small weiners, are insecure and have no self esteem.  One article I read said that people that down cops are closet homosexuals.
757203
Uh, you're kidding, or being facetious right?\n\nLaw enforcement personnel are sworn to uphold the law.  To degrade oneself by stooping to levels that perpertrators do makes any officer partaking in "street justice" a criminal, and therefore not truly an officer of the law, and not worthy to carry a badge.  \n\nThe court system is not perfect, but it's what we got.  When citizens get tired enough of youthful offenders stealing their hard earned belongings or assaulting them and begin to petition the law makers, then the court system may finally begin to work the way we all hope.  \n\nAny adult, police officer or otherwise, who takes out physical justice on an intellectually and emotionally immature person...read juvenile (sorry folks, that's what they are) are cowards.  Part of L.E. is rehab.  Cops aren't just about putting people in jail, they also assist in programs to help kids stay out of trouble.
349595
I think his question is "Do we remember to be respectful?". He is very right, but not only regarding the president. People hardly ever say "Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms." I got married last July and very seldom has anyone called me "Mrs". You defiantly don't hear the terms "maam" "madam" or "sir" often!
917832
I agree with you! I used to get so annoyed when I was at school and a teacher would want me to call them Sir. Because, unless they have been knighted by the Queen - I will be calling them Mr!\n\nIt also annoys me when people call women Madam - sorry, but to me a Madam is a person that runs a brothel!
208125
Someone tells you how to do something that you would reasonable be expected to know how to do.  Someone is overly polite, calling you "sir" or "m'am" when that would not ordinarily be done.  \n\nYou might also give some consideration to what constitutes being respected indirectly.
165988
Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 1334.5, "Peter Principle", appointments and promotions Officers and Gentleman
936635
It is a shame. Uncover policemen who admit to having at least 2 drinks overhear what may have been a joke until investigation is complete we do not know. If anyone outside of a strip club in bad neighborhood wearing regular clothes pointed a gun at me, I would try to get away from gunmen. I doubt I would ever see the badge. The 2nd officer is my only problem, the police said he shot 31 times which means he stopped, reloaded & started to shoot again. I am waiting for results of investigation but so far the police explanation sounds bad for them.\nWe must allow the police to defend itself but not to continue shooting a groom or anyone else. Drinking on job whether uncover or not in unacceptable. I am a white 51 yr old woman, so no it is not a race or gender issue issue for me.
381044
Yes and chivalry is dead!!!\n\nI'm trying my hardest to teach my two year old to say "firefighter" or "police officer" or "mail carrier".  It's hard b/c when I was growing up, they were "fireman" and "policeman" and "mailman".  Oh, and God forbid you call a "flight attendant" a "stewardess".
1020970
The phrase act of man connotes sexism. It is not gender sensitive.\n\nThe human act is gender sensitive phrase. It is acceptable to gender sensitive persons
115877
No.  Call him "Mister", but address his mail and written correspondence to "The Honourable Mr. _______".\n\nEDIT:\n\nWhoops!  I'm Canadian - that should be "honorable".
379442
I say that this stuff is for girls/ladies. BUT there is a breed out there today that call themselves METROSEXUALS. These male gender pluck their eyebrows, they do the hair waxing thing, they shave the legs. I don't think it looks manly in the least BUT hey who am I to say what they should or shouldn't do.
5023
I respect the police at most of the places, ones where they have done or atleat have tried to do good work. \nBut mostly I have heard (ya , just heard) negative stories about how police man have used their position for undue favours. I would certainyl hate such a class. \n\nBut then, I think we need them, we depend on them. They mostly do a good job, or atleast their presence is a comfort to the common man.
148952
Disrespect and not being a gentleman.  If you can't get out of the car and come to my door then I'm not going anywhere.  It's just the common courtesy and respect.  :D
70131
The debate of "nice guys vs. bad boys" has been raging for quite a long time. The nature of being a "nice guy", however, is commonly misunderstood. It is believed that being polite, considerate, friendly, tender, romantic, etc. is what being a "nice guy" is all about and thus those qualities should be avoided, as it is the "bad boy", the rude, the inconsiderate, the impolite, the rough guy who always gets the girl while the "nice guy" is waiting outside in the pouring rain with flowers in his hand.\n\nIt doesn't mean that women prefer rude over polite, inconsiderate over considerate, etc. It all becomes clear when we look at a very important issue often overlooked when trying to define what makes the "bad boys" beat the "nice guys" when it comes to getting the girls. It is sexuality - the "bad boys" are not afraid to show that they are sexual beings, while the "nice guys" hide their sexuality as a part of their agenda of being friendly, polite, and courteous towards women.
537642
Well, I must say it is very difficult for a man to be a gentleman in our American culture. We are besieged with the self-serving message of individualism. However, Here are a few insights that you might use as a reference.