should students call their teachers sir or maam?

Question

debate, middle school.... student

Answer 1

Certainly. It's a respectful alternative to Mr. or Mrs. . And it's a lot easier on everyone present when people are respectful to others, and to themselves.

Answer 2

I don't think anyone would be offended by that, and it's certainly an impromvement over the widely used 'Hey Miss!'

The best thing to do is learn thier title and name. This will get you far in school, and in life. I've always called my teachers by name, and it pays off, especially in standard classes where the teacher has to deal with the ambiguous and impersonal 'Hey Miss!'

for example, calling Joe Smith Dr. Smith or Mr. Smith would be ideal.

Answer 3

It depends on the student and the way they were raised. I was raised to use that and at 24 I still do simply because I feel it is a sign of respect. I feel that if more kids were required to show respect to elders they would have more respect for themselves. For me it was a way for me to see how showing respect to others helped me to gain respect from others. In my opinion it is a good idea, but like I said not everybody is raised that way.

Answer 4

that is basically displaying a demonstration of comprehend to an expert or elder determine. It differs between instructors too. I actually have a instructor that calls me Mr. Welsh and that i myself have some instructors that don't care approximately that formality and asked us to call them via their first call.

Answer 5

BAck when I was in school and I know it has been awhile, but all my teachers and subs let you know what to call them. I say it is up to the teacher as to what to be called....

Answer 6

Definitely unless the teacher states otherwise

Answer 7

i think that when your outside of school you should call them what ever you want but when you are in school you should respect them cause the other teachers will think that you guys rule instead of them

Answer 8

I say NO but I'm sure most grown ups would say yes! Good luck with your debate!

Answer 9

Depends whether they are male or female teachers

Answer 10

It certainly wouldn't hurt to exhibit politeness.