re: Sir and Ma'am..... Do you use it?

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Saying "sir" and "ma'am" sounds like weakling submission, sort of like some act that would take place in a caste system or theocratic authoritarian society. It would be wise to break this habit if/when you plan on leaving the region, because people up north and out west will think you are basically a pushover or a beta wussy with an inferiority complex when they hear this and will try to walk all over you.

This kind of sir and ma'am nonsense is antiquated and belongs in the 1800s. Only brown nosers and arse kissers would be caught saying this stuff these days.

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I can't fix the ignorance in the world, but I'd say that I also pretty much refuse to sacrifice my culture and the way I was raised so people don't misinterpret me or my intentions elsewhere. If they were really respectful or hospitable in the least they would be gracious enough to give people from the south this latitude, so those that aren't are clearly not respectful, and so not worth me sacrificing anything in myself to appease them in the first place.