I am from NC. In the south we tend to say ma'am a lot. Just curious to know if other regions around the US use this term also.
Thanks!
2007-09-20 07:33:27 · 4 answers · asked by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It was used on me in New Mexico the first time back in 1996 or so. It was cute but made me think, AmI getting old?
Yes, I guess I am a ma'am now so it is ok with me.I could be called worst names.
2007-09-20 07:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey there! I am also from NC. I lived there for 32 years, but we recently moved to Alabama due to my husband's job. Just as I am sure you suspected, "ma'am" is used quite frequently in Alabama as well. : ) We have been living here for a year, and once again we are being transferred to Phoenix, so I will have to get back to you on how much "ma'am" is used in Arizona.
2007-09-20 14:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Starr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Maine and when I worked in customer service I would say ma'am alot talking to a customer, but I dont' think I've ever used that word in my personal life.
2007-09-20 14:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by misty_dawn1100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in Chicago i know some people that use it but really its not very common here.
But my Aunty makes us say ma'am
2007-09-20 14:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by ~TylML~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋