'Pal', 'chum', or 'mate' wouldn't be appropriate for a woman. All the traditional terms of affection for women have come to seem condescending precisely because they are used only with women.
(That's Not What I Meant!; D. Tannen)
'Pal', 'chum', or 'mate' seem to be only used with men, but, apparently, have not come to seem condescending because of that... or have they?
Thanks.
(That's Not What I Meant!; D. Tannen)
'Pal', 'chum', or 'mate' seem to be only used with men, but, apparently, have not come to seem condescending because of that... or have they?
Thanks.