Anyone else hate to be called "ma'am"?

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KBienn
KBienn Posts: 23 Member
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I do not like to be called ma'am. I realize that it's intended to be respectful but it makes me feel like I'm middle aged (I'm only 28). I'd rather be called "Ms"

Any ladies feel the same way?
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  • manda1002
    manda1002 Posts: 178 Member
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    I used to, then I married a soldier. Now I kind of like it heh. Well, from everyone except him LOL
  • Karalopolous
    Karalopolous Posts: 574
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    hell yes! Im 27 so ya, I feel liek I should just retire and go live in florida being told that
  • jendarlin
    jendarlin Posts: 184 Member
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    Yes I hate it too! It makes me feel old :( BUT living in the south, everyone is sir or ma'am.
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
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    I feel you.
    I hate being called 'sir'
    I look about 21 but I am 31 years olf.
    Makes me feel like an old fogie.
  • FrostyFour
    FrostyFour Posts: 262
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    Better than miss. miss sounds like they're your slave or butler or something.
  • Pete_Mann
    Pete_Mann Posts: 94
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    It does really irk me off...
  • FungusTrooper
    FungusTrooper Posts: 227 Member
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    I'm okay with it to be honest.
  • FrostyFour
    FrostyFour Posts: 262
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    I feel you.
    I hate being called 'sir'
    I look about 21 but I am 31 years olf.
    Makes me feel like an old fogie.

    I realized this a long time ago, but at work what's the best thing to say then? Just nothing? I feel like I'm being disrespectful if I don't address you as SOMETHING... and sometimes dude just doesn't cut it.
  • kstep88
    kstep88 Posts: 403 Member
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    I actually like it. :) not sure why, but I do...
  • aphillips8180
    aphillips8180 Posts: 77 Member
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    Hate it!
  • livinginwoods
    livinginwoods Posts: 562 Member
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    I don't mind it. It is a sign of respect no matter the age. I will teach my kids to say it and yes sir. Not enough kids now days have any respect so when someone says it I am impressed.
  • jsapninz
    jsapninz Posts: 909 Member
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    I don't mind ma'am because I think it has alot to do with your culture (southerners like it, for example). I am not senstive about my age so I think that helps...you are always an "old fogie" to SOMEONE.

    What I HATE though is "honey" or "sweetie" or any other term of endearment. I know it is a cultural thing too but I just feel so...violated? when someone I don't know refers to me in a familiar, intimate way like that. :sick:

    DON'T CALL ME YOUR HONEY WOMAN!! :mad:
  • mommy2AR
    mommy2AR Posts: 2,802 Member
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    I like it... I think its nice
  • FungusTrooper
    FungusTrooper Posts: 227 Member
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    I realized this a long time ago, but at work what's the best thing to say then? Just nothing? I feel like I'm being disrespectful if I don't address you as SOMETHING... and sometimes dude just doesn't cut it.
    May I suggest "homeslice".
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,455 Member
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    I still remember the first time someone called me that. ouch
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
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    ma'am doesn't bother me... its 'hun' I can't stand... especially from like a 16 yr old cashier
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
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    You are female. It is a sign of respect. be happy it's not something else.
  • KellyKAG
    KellyKAG Posts: 418
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    I was raised by a very strict father who was a Marine. You addressed your elders as Ma'am or Sir or got slapped upside the head. I still do this even though I cringe when younger people call ma'am.
  • iLinduh
    iLinduh Posts: 50 Member
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    I hate calling to tech support or customer care and after every sentence they use ma'am.
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
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    I don't mind ma'am because I think it has alot to do with your culture (southerners like it, for example). I am not senstive about my age so I think that helps...you are always an "old fogie" to SOMEONE.

    What I HATE though is "honey" or "sweetie" or any other term of endearment. I know it is a cultural thing too but I just feel so...violated? when someone I don't know refers to me in a familiar, intimate way like that. :sick:

    DON'T CALL ME YOUR HONEY WOMAN!! :mad:

    You beat me to it :)

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