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Re: The Lunchroom
Posted by Donna on 8/06/08
On 8/05/08, lynne/ca wrote:
> On 8/05/08, Bob/VA wrote:
>> Interesting responses.
>>
>> I can't help but make the observation that the cafeteria
>> monitors (or whatever the official title is) have always
>> been, and most likely always will be, called "cafeteria
>> ladies" by the kids ....
>>
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> Bob, aside from the respect issue, I think one of the issues is
> that the "lunch ladies" aren't always women. (Waaay back when I
> was in school, ours was a man. I can't remember what we called
> him, but I'm positive it wasn't "cafeteria lady"!)
> At my current school ours are "cafeteria workers," but I've
> also heard "lunch monitor" for elementary. I think a gender-
> neutral term sounds more respectful, even if they are all women.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by Dave Z.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by Lunchroom monitor.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by Dave Z.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by Froggybee.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by East End Long Islander.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by Bob/VA.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/05/08, by lynne/ca.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/06/08, by Donna.
- Re: The Lunchroom, 8/07/08, by prince.
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