Masseur vs masseuse

[NYMassageAddict]

I know it’s a simple mistake, but for the record, a masseuse is a female who provides massage while a masseur is a male who provides the massage.

 

For the sake of 99% of conversations on this board, people should refer to a masseur NOT a masseuse.

 

That is all.

[Trick]

Is it okay to point out this confusion to others?

 

I somehow feel correcting other people’s spelling and grammatical errors is frowned upon on social media.

 

For me it’s okay. I take it as an opportunity for learning.

[hornytwells]

Thank you! It's like calling a waiter a waitress!!

[hornytwells]

Is it okay to point out this confusion to others?

 

I somehow feel correcting other people’s spelling and grammatical errors is frowned upon on social media.

 

For me it’s okay. I take it as an opportunity for learning.

I think it's ok to do it in writing, perhaps in public it would seem rude, but honestly I would rather know if it were me so as to avoid making the same mistake again. Also, like most things, it depends how it is handled

Edited November 18, 2017 by hornytwells

[Trick]

I think it's ok to do it in writing, perhaps in public it would rude, but honestly I would rather know if it were me so as to avoid making the same mistake again.

 

Exactly!

[NavyChief]

I prefer massage dude or dudette. Lol

[+ poolboy48220]

I somehow feel correcting other people’s spelling and grammatical errors is frowned upon on social media.

I thought that's what social media lived for. :-)

 

I gave up a long time ago on correcting others on the internet, but I feel a closer relationship with the people here - which is why I've pointed out masseuse vs masseur myself in the past. That, and it's so close to what this forum is all about.

 

But I doubt that pointing it out will make any difference. it'll be about as effective as people posting signs in the company kitchen saying "if you take the last cup, make a new pot". It's not that people are unaware of the rule, they just don't care.

[+ Just Sayin]

there is the trend to do away with names that denote the gender of a person; you don't hear the word "actress" any longer; an actor is one who acts of either gender; I recently realized that the word "testatrix" (a female who signs a will) is archaic, and all those who sign wills are now "testators."

[Trick]

there is the trend to do away with names that denote the gender of a person; you don't hear the word "actress" any longer; an actor is one who acts of either gender; I recently realized that the word "testatrix" (a female who signs a will) is archaic, and all those who sign wills are now "testators."

 

So what is it for the massage industry, massage therapist?

[+ Just Sayin]

yes, I believe so:

 

https://www.massagemag.com/massage-titles-matter-why-we-dont-use-masseuse-29065/

[LaffingBear]

I know it’s a simple mistake, but for the record, a masseuse is a female who provides massage while a masseur is a male who provides the massage.

 

For the sake of 99% of conversations on this board, people should refer to a masseur NOT a masseuse.

 

That is all.

Maybe those who mistake masseur for masseuse are simply having a blond - blonde? - moment.

[510guy]

Though massage therapist infers being licensed (or at least headed that direction) even though may not be. But at the very least I would think therapeutic only if someone insisted on massage therapist

[tsgarp]

Is it okay to point out this confusion to others?

 

I somehow feel correcting other people’s spelling and grammatical errors is frowned upon on social media.

 

For me it’s okay. I take it as an opportunity for learning.

1) Be polite and friendly about it

2) Try to do it one on one, rather than in a forum environment

[LaffingBear]

Though massage therapist infers being licensed (or at least headed that direction) even though may not be. But at the very least I would think therapeutic only if someone insisted on massage therapist

.....or is it implies?......

[510guy]

.....or is it implies?......

Are you correcting my grammar now too??

 

But you may be right. The therapist may imply it but the customer infers it.

[Dmitri]

I always use this simple way to remember : A male massage therapist is a Masseur ( as in SIR = male).......a female massage therapist is a Masseuse. So when I forget, I just think of the male word...SIR....and right away I remember a male massage therapist is a Masseur (SIR). It has helped me many times when I forget the difference between the two.

[+ beethoven]

I always appreciate having my grammar corrected. I don't correct the grammar of people I don't know well, as they may be offended. But I find that my friends appreciate it.

[Ajac]

I remember years ago I had a massage with a masseur I had seen in an erotic wrestling video. In my nervousness I asked, " how long have you been a masseuse?" He took my hand placed it on his large flacid penis and said, "Masseur, this is what makes me a Masseur and it has been 5 years."

Never mixed up the two words again.

[Capitano]

I'd say just listen to the sound of it and/or look for that additional s or double-s:

host / hostess

actor / actress

masseur / masseuse

and it becomes pretty easy!

 

Just don't get me started on how "data" and "media" are plurals but everyone, including the uber-educated TV anchoress Rachel Maddow, use them as if they were singular.

[Trick]

 

He took my hand placed it on his large flacid penis and said, "Masseur, this is what makes me a Masseur...

 

 

I think I’ll start addressing my masseurs as masseuses.

[ScottLMT]

I'm never offended if someone calls me a masseuse. They know I'm a guy. I don't care what you call me, just as long as you call.