I mean if i was bob geldoff fair enough.
"it's a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll"
2006-11-07 18:01:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I agree with you! I used to get so annoyed when I was at school and a teacher would want me to call them Sir. Because, unless they have been knighted by the Queen - I will be calling them Mr!
It also annoys me when people call women Madam - sorry, but to me a Madam is a person that runs a brothel!
2006-11-07 18:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My honest guess is because once there were so many knights around (not that its a bad thing) and usually the only well paid people were Sir's or Lady's. I suppose it just became customary to great somebody as Sir (unless they were clearly Noble) that it got "stuck" as society grew and learned more manners. It was better to accidently call someone Sir than to accidently NOT address them properly.
2006-11-07 19:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ancient Forever Lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ultimate element is to be sure what they desire. friends and kinfolk little doubt nonetheless call him Alan yet "Sir Alan" would be ultimate to be on the secure component in case you don't be attentive to him. no longer something would take place in case you go incorrect - it would only substitute what he thinks of you. some certainly everyone seems to be extra uppity approximately it than others in the event that they get a call or a knighthood. For everyone else examining this who does not be attentive to, "Sir" is like "Rev" - it constantly is going with a commonplace call - so "Sir Sugar" would be thoroughly incorrect. by potential of ways, he's Lord Sugar now, so as that makes it extra complicated!
2016-12-10 04:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by killeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well how is it clear to the shop server that you aren't a sir, theres no lable you know. So to be safe they call you sir in case you are.
2006-11-07 18:19:41 · answer #4 · answered by margo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also a respectful tearm of address used to a man.
2006-11-07 18:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To show respect and gain customer loyality... Why do you ask a self-answered questions?
2006-11-07 18:13:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Aaah hahahaha love your sense of humor!!
2006-11-08 01:11:56 · answer #7 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you want them to call you?
2006-11-07 21:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's just a formality.
2006-11-07 18:14:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might be because they have manners... or you might have scared them silly!
2006-11-07 18:06:32 · answer #10 · answered by Aussie_Tania 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋