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Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:07 am
Posted by Morty
Member since Feb 2018
2252 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:07 am
At what age did it first sound weird and what age does it stop sounding weird?

Its polite and proper but cant help but make you feel old.

Just got a Hello Sir from 28-30 year old trainer. I’m 45.
Posted by DuckManiak
Member since Nov 2011
3856 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:09 am to
I get called sir, and still call people sir.

It’s not that weird.
Posted by HollyWoodCole
CA
Member since Nov 2017
1255 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:10 am to
It’s only weird if it happens outside the South.

Yankees have no manners.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
82347 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:10 am to
Depends on location.

In some Spanish-speaking countries, you always call a woman Señorita because Señora is implying she's old.
Posted by BlackCoffeeKid
Member since Mar 2016
12889 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:10 am to
I'm 23 years old, so it's weird regardless.
But if I'm at a restaurant or store I actually appreciate it because I realize they're just being polite.
Posted by p&g
Dixie
Member since Jun 2005
12995 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:11 am to
This


It’s called respect... and it’s something that’s taught.
Unfortunately not enough.
Posted by PetroBabich
Donetsk Oblast
Member since Apr 2017
5174 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:11 am to
I like it. I require all my household staff to address me as sir.
Posted by Peazey
Metry
Member since Apr 2012
25427 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:12 am to
I don't know. I was probably a teenager when customer service types started calling me sir. Somewhere in my twenties when youngsters. I guess it all depends on context.
Posted by drexyl
Mingovia
Member since Sep 2005
23421 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:12 am to
I earned my Sir just like the old farts before me earned theirs.
Posted by Fourteen28
Member since Aug 2018
1156 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:14 am to
It’s stupid. You show respect through your actions, not by calling someone “sir”
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:14 am to
I’m 26 and get called sir by college kids. Weird AF
Posted by Lima Whiskey
Member since Apr 2013
22594 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:16 am to
quote:

It’s stupid. You show respect through your actions, not by calling someone “sir”



How you choose to speak is an action.
Posted by eyepooted
Member since Jul 2010
5717 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:16 am to
People who make a big deal when someone calls them sir/Mr. are fricking idiots.

I especially hate when you say Mr. Smith and they’re like call me Jim, Mr. Smith was my dad.

You know what, just stfu and accept that the person is trying to be respectful.
Posted by liz18lsu
Member since Feb 2009
18134 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:17 am to
I am 37 and still say sir and ma’am. Out of respect. I don’t think I expect it, at all. When friends kids say “Miss Liz”, it’s cute.
Posted by Fourteen28
Member since Aug 2018
1156 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:18 am to
quote:

How you choose to speak is an action.


So if I punch you in the face but call you “sir” it’s all good amirite?
Posted by drexyl
Mingovia
Member since Sep 2005
23421 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:21 am to
quote:

So if I punch you in the face but call you “sir” it’s all good amirite?
you dumb
Posted by Lima Whiskey
Member since Apr 2013
22594 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:21 am to
quote:

So if I punch you in the face but call you “sir” it’s all good amirite?


Are you twelve?
Posted by CaptainBrannigan
Good Ole Rocky Top Tennessee
Member since Jan 2010
21644 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:23 am to
I'm hoping to one day get called "sir" without it being followed by "we are going to need you to leave."
Posted by eScott
Member since Oct 2008
11376 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:24 am to
quote:

Just got a Hello Sir from 28-30 year old trainer. I’m 45.


She was putting a stop to your sexual advances. jk

Called a lady ma'am today, I'm 49.
Posted by rantfan
new iberia la
Member since Nov 2012
14110 posts
Posted on 10/28/18 at 11:28 am to
I've been in management since I was 18. So, 18
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