Don’t go acting innocent now. I lumped you into that group too.
Etiquette....lack of :(
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Guess I just don't give a crap about this kind of thing. Unless the person in question is crossing the line when using that method of communication it's just friendly banter. If they start asking me out for a meal, talking trash, or something else, ok, then I might have an issue with it. Other than that, why does it really matter? Test the water, see if it still occurs if you snap back, if they say "yes or no sir/ma'am" then you know it was just an attempt at being friendly and they responded to a complaint validly.
Yes sir and No sir went out the window with me after I was medically separated from the Army. That shit is for officers, not working people
. Some people talk to folks like that to lower tension levels. With the way people go off the deep end and get offended over everything, it's often easier to talk in a more relaxed manner. There are definitely places and times to use Sir or Ma'am but with something informal like a car dealership following up with a visit, who cares?
Yes sir and No sir went out the window with me after I was medically separated from the Army. That shit is for officers, not working people
. Some people talk to folks like that to lower tension levels. With the way people go off the deep end and get offended over everything, it's often easier to talk in a more relaxed manner. There are definitely places and times to use Sir or Ma'am but with something informal like a car dealership following up with a visit, who cares?
That’s cuz you’re not a cranky old bastard. Yet.
I guess not. Unless I'm at some formal setting or someone is responding to a complaint I have, I always prefer the less formal responses. I've always preferred to be an informal person unless it was expected or necessary to do otherwise.
I use the terms "yes sir", "yes ma'am".
"No sir", "no ma'am " every day.
Maybe "common decency" and etiquette are closer related than I first thought.
Nobody made me do it.
It's just how I am.
"No sir", "no ma'am " every day.
Maybe "common decency" and etiquette are closer related than I first thought.
Nobody made me do it.
It's just how I am.
I did that when I was an administrator at a high school. The kids loved it and really responded favorably to it. Made things a lot easier for me and them.
Same here, although I also say that to my colleagues.
Had the need to call tech support recently for an issue.....The young man took offense at me saying yes sir. He said my name is Todd....I said yes sir....he told me he found it offensive that I kept saying yes sir....I just said yes sir.....
In San Francisco we don't use the word sir....I said in Texas we do...and it is considered polite manners....He called me Tony and I asked him to just call me sir......
He transferred me to a quite lovely young lady that helped me and didn't mind me saying....yes ma'am....
In San Francisco we don't use the word sir....I said in Texas we do...and it is considered polite manners....He called me Tony and I asked him to just call me sir......
He transferred me to a quite lovely young lady that helped me and didn't mind me saying....yes ma'am....
Did you ask him if he was identifying as a woman? Could be why he was offended.
Hah! That well may be the answer!
Guess I just don't give a crap about this kind of thing. Unless the person in question is crossing the line when using that method of communication it's just friendly banter. If they start asking me out for a meal, talking trash, or something else, ok, then I might have an issue with it. Other than that, why does it really matter? Test the water, see if it still occurs if you snap back, if they say "yes or no sir/ma'am" then you know it was just an attempt at being friendly and they responded to a complaint validly.
Yes sir and No sir went out the window with me after I was medically separated from the Army. That shit is for officers, not working people
Just shows how much manners, respect and common courtesy have degraded.
Your welcome to think what you want. If I meet someone for the first time I use Sir or Ma'am. After that, unless its warranted i.e. a supervisor, elevated person in some manner, or uniform personnel, or I am ordering food I don't see it as necessary. If you don't like it, well that's fine. I have never disrespected anyone unless they initiated the disparagement.
Bingo! We have a winner!
Not even for a marshmallow stuffed graham cracker dipped in chocolate treat?
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