2007-10-25 01:14:52 · 13 answers · asked by jb 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not for me it isn't. I call everyone sir, regardless of age. For example, most waiters and cashiers are younger than me. I call them sir. To me it is a sign of respect. . .and a sign of thanks. It's just a matter of simple politeness.
2007-10-25 01:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a sign of respect ~ and something I never seem to hear anymore. And "Sir" can be used for your boss who may be just a couple of years older than you ;)
2007-10-25 02:16:05 · answer #2 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could that possibly be called discrimination of any kind? It's a sign of respect, nothing more.
2007-10-25 01:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by N L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you come to that conclusion?
Calling someone 'Sir' is a courtesy, which one would expect from anyone working in the service industry, like a shop assistant.
2007-10-25 01:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by SLF 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It used to be respectful but you never know in this day and age with everybody being offended by something.
2007-10-25 01:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Marilyn T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually a sign of respect....something a lot of people lack these days
2007-10-25 01:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by Ferret 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sir or mr. is a sign of respect.
2007-10-25 01:18:51 · answer #7 · answered by joes_mom86 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really when you consider that the word SIR mearly stands for Stupid Idiot Retard. I call my boss Sir all the time.
2007-10-25 01:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its a sign of respect.
2007-10-25 01:22:03 · answer #9 · answered by steph_horan1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age???
Guys are sirs and gals are ma'ams... where does age come in?
2007-10-25 01:29:23 · answer #10 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋