is it just out of respect of fear
2007-03-19 12:23:49 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Out of respect.
2007-03-19 12:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by Nico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respect
2007-03-19 12:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not American so can only conjecture.In the U.K. I don't think that many people refer to their parents as sir or madam as their relationship is not of this kind.Their relationship is much more loving and it would be more usual to call your parents mum and dad, without any loss of respect. It would perhaps be more usual to call elderly strangers sir or madam and this would always be a sign of respect not fear.They would use these terms unless the relationship became more informal and other names might be used,either surnames like Mr. or Mrs. Smith or even christian names if really friendly and close.
2007-03-19 12:35:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Out of respect
2007-03-19 12:26:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be out of respect. If you have heard of respect your elders that is what you would be doing when saying sir or ma'am.
2007-03-19 12:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Josh D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respect. Not fear.
2007-03-19 12:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is out of Respect, we Americans respect our elderly. And to finish most free man don't fear anything or anyone not even satin himself.
2007-03-19 12:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by denny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a sign of respect. I "sir" and "ma'am" people to death.
2007-03-19 12:28:40 · answer #8 · answered by Donna T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Respect, my parents, brought,me up with respect. People, like it, when your polite.
2007-03-19 13:52:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a sign of respect. Back in the day, if you didn't, you would be in fear of beating from your parents! lol!
2007-03-19 12:28:47 · answer #10 · answered by luvmuzik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋