Is It Really Too Much to Ask?

null Jan. 1, 2024 11:27 am ETPhilippa Newfield writes that two young “woke” ladies were offended (Letters, Dec. 26) when welcomed by two older gentlemen with the comment: “We are happy to have young people with us, especially young people as pretty as you.” Would these gentlemen have welcomed two young men with the same words? If not, then their “welcoming” words were sexist and demeaning, and the young women were justified in their feelings. How about welcoming people simply with the phrase: “We’re happy you could join us”?Denise Kummer Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersWalmart: $20 Off Walmart Promo Code - Any $50+ OrderASOS: ASOS Promo Code: 25% OffMichaels: Michaels coupon - Save an extra 15%Kohl's: Get 35% Off First Kohl's Card PurchaseVistaPrint: VistaPrint promo code: Up to 50% off wedding invitationsTurboTax: Up to 10% off online tax services with TurboTax discount code

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Jan. 1, 2024 11:27 am ET

Philippa Newfield writes that two young “woke” ladies were offended (Letters, Dec. 26) when welcomed by two older gentlemen with the comment: “We are happy to have young people with us, especially young people as pretty as you.” Would these gentlemen have welcomed two young men with the same words? If not, then their “welcoming” words were sexist and demeaning, and the young women were justified in their feelings. How about welcoming people simply with the phrase: “We’re happy you could join us”?

Denise Kummer