Anderson described her father as difficult and domineering, rebuking her forward and unladylike demeanour. She dislikes Xiaoyanzi even more for her feisty, unladylike attitude. Rhett applauds Scarlett for the "unladylike" spirit she displayed with Ashley. Embarrassed by his niece's unladylike performance, Jim orders her to return East immediately. Rilla has silly beliefs and ideas, and a fear of being unladylike. Claribel's pursuit of a medical degree was considered unladylike in her social sphere. It is sometimes perceived as "unladylike" when spoken by the females of the younger population.