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

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  • RandiLandCHANGED
    RandiLandCHANGED Posts: 630 Member
    I like it!
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    You can take it as you will, but, at least for my generation, and the way I was brought up it is intended as a term of respect. I use Sir and Ma'am often. It is the way I was brought up. At home and in the Marine Corps. I start every relationship by giving the other person the benefit of the doubt.

    If you want my disrespect, you have to earn it. You won;t like it, though.
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    I love it! It shows manners and respect. It helps that I am old enough to call folks sweetie and not get nailed. :laugh:
  • trailtripper
    trailtripper Posts: 71
    Sometimes I 'No ma'am,' my dog to correct her. That's how much of a habit it is for those us raised in the south.
    ^ THIS! Wife does this to both of our Westies. They immediately sit at attention. Wife says they are better trained then me. I tell her that maybe to try a different type of award for getting it right "so I will remember"
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    I'm not a Ma'am, I'm a Lady! :sad:
  • CountingCaloriesSuxass
    CountingCaloriesSuxass Posts: 387 Member
    I like being called Ma'am..its makes me spank harder
  • LessMe2B
    LessMe2B Posts: 316
    I did until a ruggedly handsome older gentleman tipped his cowboy hat, nodded and said it...:blushing: OMG!!! Ma'am no longer sounded nearly as bad as it once did!!
  • starfish1783
    starfish1783 Posts: 120
    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:

    ^^^ THIS!!!!!!!! I get called "sweetie", "honey", "baby" and every other annoying name you can think of. I work at a police department and i'm just like - don't make me have you arrested! It annoys the bejeezus outta me!

    I would rather be called "ma'am" all day then one of those. Ugh! :explode:

    Thank you. Rant over now. :bigsmile:
  • MagicalLeopleurodon
    MagicalLeopleurodon Posts: 623 Member
    Im from Texas. You say ma'am. Period. Even if you're the same age. I also say yes ma'am to my nieces and yes sir to my nephew. it makes them feel important and teaches them manners.

    my husband is from kansas and never said ma'am until he moved here. i still cringe when he forgets. its very rude to not say ma'am or sir around here.
  • Ashkea76
    Ashkea76 Posts: 7,162 Member
    ah, I like it.. It’s kind of sexy if it comes from a guy with a southern accent or wearing a military uniform!! :flowerforyou:

    ^^^^^^THIS!!! **swoons**:tongue::blushing:
  • anka4
    anka4 Posts: 1
    I just turned 30 and I feel like as soon as I did, everyone in costumer service world started calling me ma'am. Its hard enough to deal with the milestone of turning 30, it doesnt help the rest of the world reminding you of it. When someone calls me ma'am, it make me feel old and unattractive. :(
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    I did not understand this until people started calling me Sir. I sometimes like it sometimes dont.
  • jenillawafer
    jenillawafer Posts: 426 Member
    I'm okay with it to be honest.

    Oh really? LOL.
  • ProudArmyWifey8
    ProudArmyWifey8 Posts: 41
    I was raised saying Yes ma'am or No sir just out of respect for a person who is older than me.

    It doesn't bug me, when younger people call me ma'am and I'm only 22.
  • 1tiamat
    1tiamat Posts: 138 Member
    I agree,, I hate it when people call me ma'am...

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