In Istanbul they call you lady. All the time. It was shocking the first time because it sounded so rude by our standards. We never call anyone lady in this country – – at least not really to their face. But in Istanbul they point at you and address you as ‘lady’. For example: You! Lady! Move! Or: Lady, you go there. It was off-putting at first and I never quite got used to it. Neither, apparently, did other women. I watched it happen to a few women and the expressions on their faces showed they didn’t appreciate it. After awhile it amused me but I can’t say that I miss it now that I’m home…