Do you feel uncomfortable?

Question

I am used to calling people sir and mam because of various reasons like being a teacher and meeting parents or teaching kids to talk like that.
But many girls here ask me why I call them mam? Do all of you feel uncomfortable? If yes do tell me, I would stop. I don't want to make you uncomfortable.
Is it same for guys when I call you sir?

Answer 1

Brainsbeforebeauty | 445 opinions shared on Girl's Behavior topic.

Master

I was raised at a time where sir and ma'am was a sign of respect I don't understand how people made being called that a bad thing or an insult to age.. don't change who you are just because others may not understand or like something. You're one of the most respectful people in this site and it's refreshing to see that anyways, but especially from a younger person... It's always a pleasure reading your posts/replies!
Stay true stay you 💜🤗

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
Thank you mam, that is why I use sir and mam, cause it is a sign of respect.
I never in any sort of way want anyone to feel that I am saying they are old.
Thank you mam for the reply, I think I will stick with calling sir and mam.
Brainsbeforebeauty

1 y
That's good!

Answer 2

SunnySri

Thank you mam, that is why I use sir and mam, cause it is a sign of respect.
I never in any sort of way want anyone to feel that I am saying they are old.
Thank you mam for the reply, I think I will stick with calling sir and mam.

Answer 3

Brainsbeforebeauty

That's good!

Answer 4

SandandWaves | 332 opinions shared on Girl's Behavior topic.

Yoda

I don't like being called mam, because it makes me sound like an old old lady. Even if I was an old old lady, most old old ladies wouldn't like it, anyway, because look, just because "our" age says we are 77, doesn't mean, we feel 77.

I have known a lot of guys who also do not like when they are called sir.

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
Yes miss you have told me this and that's why I stopped calling you mam.
Thank you for your reply.
SandandWaves

1 y
Awww Thank you for MHO ;)
SunnySri

1 y
No problem miss

Answer 5

SunnySri

Yes miss you have told me this and that's why I stopped calling you mam.
Thank you for your reply.

Answer 6

SandandWaves

Awww Thank you for MHO ;)

Answer 7

SunnySri

No problem miss

Answer 8

Hangry22

Guru

At first it felt weird to see. When i saw it's your habit, it became normal to me

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
So it's ok with you now mam, that's great.
Thank you for replying.
Hangry22

1 y
Welcome. You do you. It's actually your trademark
SunnySri

1 y
😄😄

Answer 9

SunnySri

So it's ok with you now mam, that's great.
Thank you for replying.

Answer 10

Hangry22

Welcome. You do you. It's actually your trademark

Answer 11

SunnySri

😄😄

Answer 12

Manduh

Xper 5

I wouldn't say it makes me feel uncomfortable but it does make me feel older

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
😂😂😂 that is not what I am trying to do though. We have the same age.
Manduh

1 y
Exactly so why would you call me ma'am 🤣
SunnySri

1 y
Just a habit.🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Answer 13

SunnySri

😂😂😂 that is not what I am trying to do though. We have the same age.

Answer 14

Manduh

Exactly so why would you call me ma'am 🤣

Answer 15

SunnySri

Just a habit.🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Answer 16

Anonymous

"Ma'am" makes me feel old, I don't know why. I wouldn't go as far as to say it makes me uncomfortable though.

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
Ok I understand.
So how should I address someone whose name I don't know then?
SunnySri

1 y
Thank you for your reply
Opinion Owner

1 y
English is not my first language, but perhaps "miss", if we're sticking to the polite way of addressing someone.
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SunnySri

1 y
Ok miss, I don't know who you are but if I ever talk to you again, I will address you as miss.

Answer 17

SunnySri

Ok I understand.
So how should I address someone whose name I don't know then?

Answer 18

SunnySri

Thank you for your reply

Answer 19

Opinion Owner

English is not my first language, but perhaps "miss", if we're sticking to the polite way of addressing someone.

Answer 20

SunnySri

Ok miss, I don't know who you are but if I ever talk to you again, I will address you as miss.

Answer 21

Aniya06

Xper 4

Well you call me little one so... Lol

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
Yes cause you are like my little sister.☺️☺️

Answer 22

SunnySri

Yes cause you are like my little sister.☺️☺️

Answer 23

Iron_Man | 4.2K opinions shared on Girl's Behavior topic.

Master

That sounds good that’s what I call people

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1 Person

SunnySri

1 y
Thank you sir, I feel the same way. I feel like I am showing respect but some people ask me why so I got confused.😅😅
Thank you for replying.
Iron_Man

1 y
You’re very welcome have a great night sir
SunnySri

1 y
To you too.