Using 'Miss' and 'Mrs' has been banned by leaders of the European
Union because they are not considered politically correct.
Brussels bureaucrats have decided the words are sexist and issued
new guidelines in its bid to create 'gender-neutral' language.
The booklet warns European politicians they must avoid referring to
a woman's marital status.
This also means Madame and Mademoiselle, Frau and Fraulein and Senora
and Senorita are banned.
Instead of using the standard titles, it is asking MEPs to address women by their names.
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And the rules have not stopped there - they also ban MEPs saying
sportsmen and statesmen, advising athletes and political leaders should
be used instead.
Man-made is also taboo - it should be artificial or synthetic, firemen
is disallowed and air hostesses should be called flight attendants.
Headmasters and headmistresses must be heads or head teachers, laymen
becomes layperson, and manageress or mayoress should be manager or
mayor.
Police officers must be used instead of policeman and policewoman
unless the officer's sex is relevant.
