Just curious.
2007-10-15 17:08:41 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
These terms of respect are a common form of courtesy used most frequently by Southern Americans, whose culture has, for centuries, insisted on respect for elders by younger members of society. However, this behavior is dying along with other time-honored standards of decency, common sense, and morality across America. I'm glad I'm as old as I am so that I will not live to see the end result of this cultural madness. All of the rest of you are welcome to it.
2007-10-15 23:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by In Honor of Moja 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is accepted formality, especially if you do not know the person's name. I used to use those terms all the time when I worked at Bob Evans, its just what we're used to saying. What do you say up there in those situations? : )
2007-10-16 00:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by greengirlmissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is more common in some regions of the US than others. It's just a sign of courtesy.
2007-10-16 00:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by TG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a southerner and addressing someone with those is used often. But the south is not the only place in US that they're used.
2007-10-16 10:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by CharJ, 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A form of respect Hun ,,,, New Yorkers
2007-10-16 00:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just being polite.
2007-10-16 00:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by gulfbreeze8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a foreign concept in todays society.
It's called manners.
2007-10-16 00:13:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a form of respect.
2007-10-16 00:10:52 · answer #8 · answered by ~mobabe~ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that it is a way to show politeness.
2007-10-16 00:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by Tony M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will find the same thing in most civilized languages it just sounds different
2007-10-16 00:12:55 · answer #10 · answered by xxhale69 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋