2006-12-01 02:19:20 · 25 answers · asked by choosinghappiness 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
i always call ladies "miss" young or old.
2006-12-01 02:22:28 · update #1
even if the ladies are married
2006-12-01 02:23:51 · update #2
cuz my mama taught me that.
2006-12-01 02:24:19 · update #3
Yes, or when they put the "Ms" in front of my first name. I'm in my late twenties, so I definately dont want to be anyones Ma'am just yet.
2006-12-01 02:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I'm 25 but I live in the South and I know that alot of young people are conditioned to say Ma'am to anyone who is clearly not a child. They don't necessarily equate it to someone looking old, it's more about respect.
Also, its very cool that you call every young female Miss. I remember adults calling me Miss when I was little and I remember it made me feel like I was taken seriously. :)
2006-12-01 10:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kim G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they are little children but if they are teenagers or older yes. I'm 33 and have a 5 year old and I am trying to teach him to say Ma'am and Sir.
2006-12-01 10:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm only 21, but I've been called Ma'am many times. I think it's a sign of respect, not anything denoting age.
2006-12-01 10:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by S23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. I cannot stand when they do that, mainly because I'm 24 (I don't think it's old), & especially makes me mad when it's someone my age or older that does it because then it makes me get all self-conscious.
Guy friends of mine keep trying to make me realize that it is just used (supposedly) for all women, regardless of age, as a term of respect. After all, marines use the term all the time. I guess that makes me feel a little better.
2006-12-01 10:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, since they're probably southern. The only non-Southern people who usually call me ma'am are 16 year old cashiers at the grocery store.
2006-12-01 10:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but I'm getting used to it. I visit my son on an Army Base every other weekend, and all soldiers address me as Ma'am, because they have to.......
2006-12-01 10:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by P-Nut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really...in fact I feel its respectful unless used in a negative manner..Just as Lady or Woman is fine as well..=)Oh & Miss is cool too..Only one I don't really like is "girl"..its a lil' immature for a gal my age..=)
2006-12-01 10:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by *toona* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when you are NOT married (like me!), you are Retired Military (and don't like being referred to by a term that was used to designate the Military Spouse (which you are NOT), then ...
This is an INSULT to me -- and I don't like to be called "Ma'am", or "Mrs. _____" (I am NOT married!) or "Sweetie" or any other dimunitive way of talking to grown, adult women.
2006-12-01 10:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 25 it did. Now I see it as a sign of respect. Also I'm close to 50, so I think it's okay.
2006-12-01 10:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋