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re: How old is too old to say "yes sir/no sir"?
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:33 am to tiger10lsu
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:33 am to tiger10lsu
I always say it. Will even say it to people younger than me. Although when it isn't an elder it is more of a "yessir". Its just a respectful response, IDK why so many people get their jimmies rustled over it.
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Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:34 am to Harry Caray
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Someone older than you: Can I order a number three with a sprite?
I don’t know, can you, sir?
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:35 am to Pitch To Johnny
quote:yankees aren't raised with manners and are appalled anyone would give respect without first receiving it
IDK why so many people get their jimmies rustled over it.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:35 am to tiger10lsu
I'm 40 and still say it
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:36 am to Jon Ham
quote:You're getting the hang of it, buddy
I don’t know, can you, sir?
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:39 am to tiger10lsu
never
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:39 am to tiger10lsu
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Lately at work, I wonder if saying this shows a sign of weakness like they always have the leg up(older co-workers and customers). When trying to climb up the food chain and gain respect, when did you gents ease back on it or did you?
I never use it in the workplace. You'll never be looked at as an equal if you're saying "yes sir" to your co-workers.
Outside of the workplace, I don't really use it either, because it seems antiquated. I'm sure I'll get shite for that on here, though.
ETA: I've always been a good bit younger than my co-workers, I don't want to draw more attention to that by going around calling everyone that I work with Sir/Mam. Especially if I'm above them. It would be like shoving it in their face that I'm younger than them and moved up faster than them.
This post was edited on 6/6/18 at 11:42 am
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:39 am to Jon Ham
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I don’t even get how you would work that into a regular conversation as an adult. It seems like it would feel forced and awkward
It probably feel forced to a heathen.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:40 am to tiger10lsu
Never. If I ever called them "Mr./Mrs." then I always call them that.
I say "yes sir" or "no ma'am" to children. Courtesy and mutual respect doesn't have an expiration date.
I say "yes sir" or "no ma'am" to children. Courtesy and mutual respect doesn't have an expiration date.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:40 am to Harry Caray
still do as well...
sometimes simply as courtesy...but if you see me snapping to and having a big grin on my face, it'd normally be someone I knew earlier in life who wore stars...
sometimes simply as courtesy...but if you see me snapping to and having a big grin on my face, it'd normally be someone I knew earlier in life who wore stars...
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:40 am to Harry Caray
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yankees aren't raised with manners and are appalled anyone would give respect without first receiving it
Saying “sir” simply because they’re older than you is not giving them respect. It’s a token acknowledgment that they are older than you and that you like to jerk yourself over the idea that you’re so “respectful.”
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:41 am to tiger10lsu
I say it a lot out of habit, even to subordinates. I’m not trying to gain respect though, my position brings that automatically
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:43 am to tiger10lsu
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Lately at work, I wonder if saying this shows a sign of weakness like they always have the leg up(older co-workers and customers).
I've wondered the same recently. My office default (and also certain people to which I'm trying to show respect) is to call men by their first name, but still use a "Sir". For women I use "ma'am", but I call them Mrs (first name).
This is the happy median I've found between upbringing and not showing weakness.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:43 am to tiger10lsu
I'm in my 40s and I say it to everyone. You are never to old to be respectful.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:45 am to tiger10lsu
My rule of thumb, everyone gets yes/no sir/ma’am in a professional setting, even those younger than me. I’ve found it helps to build a wall, if you will, against getting too buddy buddy with co-workers, especially females, in the current PC culture we’re in.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:46 am to yellowfin
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:48 am to tiger10lsu
I am 50 and say it every day, often times to people younger than me.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:49 am to SeasonOfSam
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not showing weakness.
have to think there are some underlying insecurity issues with anyone that thinks using sir or ma'am is a sign of weakness, I don't answer to very many people, but I use a lot a sirs and ma'ams, it also can make a person feel more confident in themselves when used by someone who's their superior(at work,) got to groom you whippersnappers, ain't going to do this forever
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:49 am to tiger10lsu
Never. Being polite and showing respect knows no age.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 11:49 am to tiger10lsu
I haven't yet and don't plan on it. People older than me call me sir all the time. It's just a sign of respect. If you want to be successful in a southern company, respect is the only way to go
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