2007-05-15 18:24:43 · 19 answers · asked by Docta Jones 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If "Stiffy" were true, what would the rest matter??
Oh, & "Yes, Sir" is what I always said to my boss (25 years ago) right before he raised my little skirt & laid me over his big desk.....
2007-05-15 19:29:06 · answer #1 · answered by JEWEL 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Calling someone sir is a sign of respect
However, sir is usually used in a formal setting to address someone older or more high ranking. So it can be interpreted as you thinking the guy is old
2007-05-16 04:02:20 · answer #2 · answered by lordfa9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work in a retail store. I always call guy customers Sir. No matter in their 20's or 60's. I feel a respect for them that's why I call them sir.
2007-05-16 01:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥Pro♥♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, my mom always told me to call a man "sir" if you did not know his name, and was the polite thing to do. Sounds a lot better than hey you guy. Or hey dude for example.
2007-05-16 03:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by sevenelizabeth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just a formal and polite way to address a man. It's like "ma'am"or "madam". It sounds old-fashioned, but no one can get offended by it. It's very general. It shows that the person calling you sir has manners and respect for you.
2007-05-16 01:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by questforanswers 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm from the South, it's just a matter of respect and politeness. If you are over 15 yrs. old, you can be called "sir" or "ma'am".
2007-05-16 02:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by cat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Stiffy-I call a guy Sir, out of respect for him. Take care, sir.
2007-05-16 01:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by SAK 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say "yes sir" alot, usually just joking.... but also it's a polite way to get someone's attention if you don't know their name. so I say no, it doesn't mean you are old or unattractive.
2007-05-16 01:41:52 · answer #8 · answered by cuteness 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No sir. Just a sign of respect.
2007-05-16 01:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Kimchi♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the context, but usually when i call someone 'sir' it's not because i find them old or unattractive. sometimes it's quite the opposite..!
2007-05-16 01:41:33 · answer #10 · answered by misspurrl 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I use sir out of politeness (unless I know their last name, then it is Mr. so and so). Just as with women, I say Ma'am, unless she is OBVIOUSLY younger.
That is the proper way to address someone.
2007-05-16 04:13:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋