Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Yep, context and tone as well.Context, micro social groups and all kinds of other qualifiers I would think control this to a certain extent.
Basically, dont be a jerk. Act respectful. And generally speaking you should be fine.
The women I am around are mainly from church in some variant at this point and they all refer to themselves as ladies. Like, you go lady; you ladies rock; etc corny statements.