re: Do you use sir and ma'am with older coworkers?

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I've learned that in a professional environment the elders tend to get offended when you use sir, ma'am or mr.

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I have never had anyone get offended by my saying yes sir/yes ma'am. Never. I've had a few "Call me John, Mr. was my dad" and from then on, I called them by what they asked me to. Still say "yes, sir or no, sir" to them. I also work with a bunch of doctors, and wouldn't dare call them by anything other than Dr. So and So.