Rayna, Betty most definitely has a feminine figure, too, so you're not alone in
shape... :)
Mike

Rayna Lamb wrote:

>
> Aussies use `mate'.  And I HATE that.  I always get it because people
> can't seem to work out whether or not I'm male or female.  This
> despite the fact that I very definitly have a feminine figure (I know
> I'm asking for trouble mentioning that on the list!), I've even been
> called `sir', several times, twice in my first semester at university
> - and people told me I'd find a more intelligent group of people
> there!  Aussies also use `cobber', `sheila', etc.  On reflection, I
> think I'd rather be called `honey' or `sugar' <sheepish grin>
>
> Rayn