2007-01-06 19:50:38 · 14 answers · asked by HazelEyes 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I don't think it's wrong, Ma'am.
2007-01-06 22:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've never though it wrong. Some folks seem to get offended, thinking that the person addressing them as sir or ma-am is calling them old. It is seen as a term for our elders, and no-one wants to be elder. Over sensitive ninnies!
2007-01-07 03:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by sillkee1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...I have yet to observe that. I've lived in Michigan, Illinois, and Idaho, but most of my life in Virginia. I call people sir or ma'am all the time and have heard no complaints...usually only makes them smile. Of course, I was also in the military, so I've been using it a lot.
2007-01-07 03:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by Gray 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because no one wants to admit that they've grown up.
2007-01-07 04:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by AxisofOddity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to know the answer to that myself, so am replying to your question (I can track it easier/faster). I'm dying to see the answers. Good question! :)
2007-01-07 03:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by polishedamethyst 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great, it shows wonderful respect to people.
2007-01-07 11:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by moonlightnroses2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do? Maybe its just a country bumpkin thing or a southern thing.
2007-01-07 04:00:16 · answer #7 · answered by Crissy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am from Minnesota and I don't think that it is wrong
2007-01-07 03:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Meg 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they have a native language that they adapt to so much that they sometimes don't know what it means
2007-01-07 03:54:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't, it's just kind of weird to hear.
2007-01-07 03:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by experiMENTAL bunny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋