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

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  • carlav02
    carlav02 Posts: 15
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    I hate it too, but I understand why they say it, so I never mention my negative feelings about it when called ma'am. I just shake it off.
    :ohwell:
  • dezcast
    dezcast Posts: 429 Member
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    Doesnt bother me at all. No one says Ma'am or Sir where I'm from but when I travel I get it alot. It's kind of nice to hear acctually (and Im not old Im 26)
  • mlclarke22
    mlclarke22 Posts: 551 Member
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    I know it's polite but I absolutely can not stand it!!!!!
  • S1NN3R
    S1NN3R Posts: 452 Member
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    I'm in Texas....it's ingrained in our DNA here. :tongue:

    I don't mind it.
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin Posts: 543 Member
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    I actually like it. :) not sure why, but I do...

    Me too.

    Its kinda sexy
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
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    It really gets my goat when women complain about being called ma'am because they perceive it as something that ages them. It's a sign of respect by someone who was raised correctly--it's not about you. Ugh, it drives me nuts.

    (I'm 29 and have no problem being called ma'am. I'm a woman, not a girl making 'miss' rather moot.)

    ^ this exactly. My mother is southern and very traditional. It's just how I was raised. It doesn't phase me one bit to be addressed as Ma'am. In fact, it puts a smile on my face when someone (especially a young person) has the good sense to use it.
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
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    drives me crazy. I know it's a respect thing but still drives me crazy!
  • hjkcollins
    hjkcollins Posts: 20
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    I feel the same way when someone calls me ma'am, interesting topic as my grandson just called me that this morning and I said to him i'll give you ma'am...lol
  • cuterbee
    cuterbee Posts: 545
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    I really hated it, until I happened to mention it to my (then elementary school aged) kids one day. Then they would tease me with it, and add "ma'am" after almost every sentence. Now I think it's charming; reminds me of my crazy kids!

    I don't mind honey or sweetie, but then I'm from OK and work in pediatric healthcare and PEOPLE SAY IT ALL THE TIME, probably as a function of trying to calm scared children.

    What I really don't like is when I have to call a call center for something and the person on the other end interjects either my first name or ma'am into every sentence. Good grief, once should be enough, I know they read from scripts but I wish those scripts would be revised.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
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    I hate being called ma'am.

    If someone were to call me sir I'd be fine with that though.
  • NakedLunchTime
    NakedLunchTime Posts: 559
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    I personally don't care for it, but I suppose I candeal with it :grumble: haha
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
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    Yea, I totally hate it when someone goes out of their way to be respectful to me.


    I'd much rather be called a stupid b.
  • Wenzday7777
    Wenzday7777 Posts: 44
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    i was always told in the service they are forced to say it but what it really means is ***** LOL and i hate it unless i have a whip in my hand that is ( just kidding ):tongue:
  • originalkazila
    originalkazila Posts: 200
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    I put on the military uniform everyday for work - it comes with the territory.
  • treehopper1987
    treehopper1987 Posts: 505 Member
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    It really gets my goat when women complain about being called ma'am because they perceive it as something that ages them. It's a sign of respect by someone who was raised correctly--it's not about you. Ugh, it drives me nuts.

    (I'm 29 and have no problem being called ma'am. I'm a woman, not a girl making 'miss' rather moot.)

    ^ this exactly. My mother is southern and very traditional. It's just how I was raised. It doesn't phase me one bit to be addressed as Ma'am. In fact, it puts a smile on my face when someone (especially a young person) has the good sense to use it.

    Agreed. I admit the first few times I heard it, it kind of bothered me. Then I realized it's more about respect, which I'll take it, because let's face it, respect is sadly becoming a thing of the past.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
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    I prefer "dark mistress" ...which is what I make my kids call me...:wink:
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
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    I'm from the UK near Liverpool so no one EVER uses the word ma'am.. I'd prefer to be called ma'am, rather than some of the words used here. :glasses:

    Come to Texas or really anywhere in the South and you would be called ma'am... it's primarily a southern thing. Though military brats from all regions may have it drilled in their heads as well. :wink:
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
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    I used to hate it. I guess I'm used to it now.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
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    I SO feel you! I'm 36 but get mistaken for a teenager when I am freshly shaved so I get called boy all the time.
  • gaylelynnbell
    gaylelynnbell Posts: 248 Member
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    I live in Texas and work in retail. Every customer is Sir or Ma'am when I'm at work even though I am older than most of them. It's a sign of respect and I expect the same when I'm on the other side of the counter. It's a term of respect, not age. :smile:

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