re: Being called Sir

I put a six pack on the register counter and the cashier asked to see my ID. I laughed and thanked her for thinking I was a kid. She said, "Sir, you have your checkbook out, I need ID if you're writing a check."

In South Sir and ma’am are far more common for sure. I guess the fact that this guy is only 15 years younger than me made it feel weirder.

Ill refer to a 21 year old employee of mine as “sir” in instances like when they thank me for something. I’ll say “yes sir”

I do that a lot now that I think of it

Sir I feel like is much more common from a younger age. It’s basic manners so you’ll hear it in any customer service role even in your teens from people of all ages.

Mister is the one that makes me feel a little old. It’s less common, generally only when a friend or collegue’s kids are around and doesn’t really start until post college. It’s happened for years now though so I don’t really consider it weird anymore.

Well I’ve been called Sir since I got my OBE in 2004.

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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.

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Mr. (First Name) is a good compromise.

Many a person I didn't hire because they didn't know how to say "sir".

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I put a six pack on the register counter and the cashier asked to see my ID. I laughed and thanked her for thinking I was a kid. She said, "Sir, you have your checkbook out, I need ID if you're writing a check."

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You write a check for a six pack?