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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Is this term derogatory or what? Can't make up my mind really. A guy at work calls us ladies that but a few get annoyed and a few think it's harmless.

What's the general opinion on this one?

Also is this only a Scottish phrase?

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

I think it's just part of Scottish culture now, personally I think it's funny but I know I've used it and meant it to derogatory.

K x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I think it's just part of Scottish culture now, personally I think it's funny but I know I've used it and meant it to derogatory.

K x"

I don't find it derogatory personally. It's generally a jokey phrase to me but I do know of other ladies quite upset by it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

is that the right collective name for them when there is more than one on the go like a parliament of owls or skein of geese

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not a phrase I'd use myself but I have heard it used, usually jokingly.

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

Totally inappropriate in a professional work environment. I'd not accept it at all and I'd have a quiet word him explaining that . If others are happy to be spoken to at their work in such a way then that's their choice, but he'd be well a wear he couldn't do that with me .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not usually a Scottish phrase used for a group of women. It's usually directed towards men, especially in the building trade but I can understand if it was directed to a bunch of women by a man why some would be offended and some would not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As long as he and his colleagues don't mind being referred to as a bunch of pricks there's no issue, has to work both ways

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By *raigStarrMan
over a year ago

St. Helens


"Totally inappropriate in a professional work environment. I'd not accept it at all and I'd have a quiet word him explaining that . If others are happy to be spoken to at their work in such a way then that's their choice, but he'd be well a wear he couldn't do that with me . "

Be A Wear!

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By *londieddWoman
over a year ago

fife

I would not tolerate it personally, fine line between banter and rudeness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not very polite imo.

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By *londieddWoman
over a year ago

fife

disciplinary offence actually

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I would not tolerate it personally, fine line between banter and rudeness."

This! It's something you'd have to hear to know the context as nuance is everything and the phrase can be used in both an affectionate and derogatory way.

The rule in the workplace (as far as I'm aware) is if the person being spoken to is offended then yes, what's being said IS offensive regardless of the person saying its intention.

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By *heekyguy2Man
over a year ago

Local


"Is this term derogatory or what? Can't make up my mind really. A guy at work calls us ladies that but a few get annoyed and a few think it's harmless.

What's the general opinion on this one?

Also is this only a Scottish phrase?"

As Shakespeare said, nothing is neither good nor bad but thinking make it so.

It's all perception based on your own filters and view of the world.

Same with saying , bunch or pricks

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By *andsCouple
over a year ago

Edin

Don't find it derogatory at all, have used the term and had it used on me, no big deal there are far worse things in the world

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

I use bunch of fannys and shower of pricks as phrases to describe a crowd of idiots

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By *vanabeusedTV/TS
over a year ago

somewhere

Any group of diddies ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Trouble is some people get offended at the least thing and to me it's always been a fun comment and if anyone is offended by it then maybe they are fannies after all.

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By *awty40_xxWoman
over a year ago

north lanarkshire

My group chat with the girls on whatsapp is called the fannies.. lol

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By *riggsboy123Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

Good band though, if you like the Fannies of the Teenage variety. Everything Flows, Sparky's Dream, Alchoholiday etc. ie Teenage Fanclub for the uninitiated.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Haven't heard it for a few years, but when did it was usually along lines of a bunch of useless fannies to describe a poorly performing team of some sort.

Not usually used for women.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Usually men that get called fannies or pussies.

No never been called either yet

And no fanny better or I'll punch in his Pussy face

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By *illnatMan
over a year ago

wherever i need to be

If I've done something stupid I'll call myself a fanny - however the Irn Bru adverts wins the fanny contest hands doon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use this phrase at times in a social environment but never derogatory. More in a banter type scenario but would never use it in a work environment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm always calling myself a fanny and my best mates fanny's. Would not say it to a stranger though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think its old hat and its guys refering to other guys as being women like . I think

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By *arymore1Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

I don't see it being aimed at women at all, it's a guy thing, and just a wee wind up between workmates or team mates

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just depends on how you say it. More a guy to guy saying I think. Maybe women say it to each other too?

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By *ilveryFoxMan
over a year ago

Midlothian


"Totally inappropriate in a professional work environment. I'd not accept it at all and I'd have a quiet word him explaining that . If others are happy to be spoken to at their work in such a way then that's their choice, but he'd be well a wear he couldn't do that with me . "

Do you work in HR?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Id say its totally harmless, fanny is a light hearted word but you cant say anything nowadays without someone getting offended and hurting there delicate feelings, they need to lighten up its not as if they were all called a bunch of cunts. Also I wouldnt call it a guy thing either as everyone says fanny

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

head barmaid in my local always says it & in the context of pub banter it seems alright because it's just the auld team & the usual faces in tae watch the game or for a game a pool. But she wouldnae do if there family's in for food.I suppose it just depends on the company & the time/place. Put it this way i Wouldnae want somebody saying it if my maw or daughter was there can x

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