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

KBienn
KBienn Posts: 23 Member
edited December 19 in Chit-Chat
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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Better than miss. miss sounds like they're your slave or butler or something.
  • Pete_Mann
    Pete_Mann Posts: 94
    It does really irk me off...
  • FungusTrooper
    FungusTrooper Posts: 227 Member
    I'm okay with it to be honest.
  • FrostyFour
    FrostyFour Posts: 262
    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
    I actually like it. :) not sure why, but I do...
  • aphillips8180
    aphillips8180 Posts: 77 Member
    Hate it!
  • livinginwoods
    livinginwoods Posts: 562 Member
    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
    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: 2,796 Member
    I like it... I think its nice
  • FungusTrooper
    FungusTrooper Posts: 227 Member
    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: 3,450 Member
    I still remember the first time someone called me that. ouch
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    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
    You are female. It is a sign of respect. be happy it's not something else.
  • KellyKAG
    KellyKAG Posts: 418
    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
    I hate calling to tech support or customer care and after every sentence they use ma'am.
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    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 :)
  • Kenzietea2
    Kenzietea2 Posts: 1,132 Member
    I call anyone significantly older or in a position of power over me 'sir' or 'ma'am'. Military background is what made me start, respect it shows will keep me doing it. I also don't mind being called ma'am at all :)
  • saragato
    saragato Posts: 1,154
    I get more annoyed when I'm addressed as "kid". I'm in my 20s and some people swear left, right, up and backwards that I look like I belong in high school. The polite version of that tends to be "miss" and it usually follows the question of can they speak to my guardian or see my ID to validate I'm over 18.

    As long as I'm not referred to as "hey you" or some four letter word that's not in jest I'm alright. I'm just happy people actually can see I'm female.
  • mommy2AR
    mommy2AR Posts: 2,796 Member
    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".


    :laugh: thats great
  • katydid25
    katydid25 Posts: 199 Member
    I'd rather hear, "Excuse me, ma'am?" then, "Hey, lady."
  • comet_wow
    comet_wow Posts: 180 Member
    I'm from Scotland and I fall in love with every American guy who calls me ma'am lol, it's only ever Americans who do it and it's just so nice. :heart:
  • fliesdonotbelong
    fliesdonotbelong Posts: 109 Member
    Lol, I'm in the Army. Everyone is Sir, Ma'am, or Sergeant.
  • ElizaRoche
    ElizaRoche Posts: 2,005 Member
    I love it!!.. Its a term normally used by military guys or cops.. and I LOOOOOVE :love: those guys, something about their uniform LOL

    BUUUUUT, I HATE the word ´mami´ (or ´ma´), cant stand it, its so tacky :explode:
  • misscristie
    misscristie Posts: 643 Member
    I just call everybody "Yo".
  • AccordingtoTodd
    AccordingtoTodd Posts: 197 Member
    I was born and raised in the south, My grandmother taught me the proper way to address a female was Ma'am, which I did as a child and I still do to this day. So if there is a 16 year old young lady working the register at Subway, I will address her as Ma'am. I don't think about it. I just do it.

    I travel all over the country now, and in many areas I go, I get weird looks (or maybe that is because of my southern accent, lol, I am not sure).

    I don't think I could train myself to not do it anymore. I mean no disrepect at all.
  • rcc1988
    rcc1988 Posts: 125 Member
    I hate being called ma'am. Absolutely HATE it .But I realize it's a regional thing.
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