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Latest post Mon, Sep 19 2005 2:20 PM by rwiles. 1 replies.
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Anonymous  +  138672 Sun, 18 Sep 05 12:22 AM
I hope e Itasan has not posted
the same question recently.
If a company executive is a woman and
holds the following position, which term
is most appropriate?
1. chairman
2. chairwoman
3. chairperson
4. chair
Thank you.
Anonymous
rwiles  +  139282 Mon, 19 Sep 05 02:20 PM

'Chairperson' in the context of 'Chairman of the Board'

'Chair' is fine in the context of a meeting's 'Chairman'
rwiles
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