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So I just turned 26. Actually, I'm probably just getting used to it now. I find it weird when I'm at the shops or the library or something, and a kid is making noise or getting in my way or something and the mother says, 'don't bother that man, watch out for that man.' I'm like which man, oh me? haha jk.
The disaster! On the bright side, at least they don't have a problem determining your gender! Imagine when they start calling you "Sir"!
I've gotta say I'm not a fan of being ma'am-ed, either.
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The disaster! On the bright side, at least they don't have a problem determining your gender! Imagine when they start calling you "Sir"!
I've gotta say I'm not a fan of being ma'am-ed, either.
I have heard sir before. It's more a matter of formality than anything to do with age. I think it's more of an American thing, especially Southern, to say sir or ma'am. I wonder if 'madam' is still used a lot in upper class circles.
It's more a matter of formality than anything to do with age.
Most dudes your age don't get called "Sir." Hardly any of them look like sirs anyway... I think the sallutation should be reserved for men who take pride in their appearance and look like men, not slobs.
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Most dudes your age don't get called "Sir." Hardly any of them look like sirs anyway... I think the sallutation should be reserved for men who take pride in their appearance and look like men, not slobs.
In what context? I mean it's the polite way to refer to a stranger as 'sir' or 'man', instead of 'hey lady,' 'hey mate, hey fella', 'hey you there!' Never really associated 'sir' as being reserved for older men. When I'm called sir it's usually in situations that call for it but also just in public. I look young for my age if anything. Maybe where you're from there is an attachment to older men.
The disaster! On the bright side, at least they don't have a problem determining your gender! Imagine when they start calling you "Sir"!
I've gotta say I'm not a fan of being ma'am-ed, either.
Why do some people dislike being called "sir" or "ma'am"? I don't mind it when I get called sir. I think it's a sign of respect and of a well mannered person. I wish people used those terms more. I use them at least...
Why do some people dislike being called "sir" or "ma'am"? I don't mind it when I get called sir. I think it's a sign of respect and of a well mannered person.
Because both are not usually used to address a very young person.
Because both are not usually used to address a very young person.
Okay, didn't know that...
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Imagine when they start calling you "Sir"!
I think the sallutation should be reserved for men who take pride in their appearance and look like men, not slobs.
