Posted 5/27/2015 09:00 (#4593707 - in reply to #4593675) Subject: RE: What's wrong with addressing someone as 'Sir' or 'Ma'am'?
Southern Illinois
Just this weekend, someone standing near me was insulted that a high school boy called her Ma'am. Replying with "I'm not that old, do not call me Ma'am." I thought he was being polite to her, but apparently some people take great offense to it.
I find it sincere and polite. I mean, I could call you worse!
What's wrong with addressing someone as 'Sir' or 'Ma'am'?
