So I called a woman ma’am today. Then she said don’t call me that I’m not that old. I told her it was a respect thing. She thought it wasn’t.

If you don’t know a woman’s exact age and you’re assuming her age then yes it’s offensive. Don’t use that word anymore because it’s not polite, it’s disrespectful.

I guess she thought being respectful is derogatory.

it is respectful. Karens will always find something to fight about. i wouldn't give much of a crap.

People that over react to that kind of thing are just plain stupid. Its not disrespectful.

Just ignore the old hag. Seriously. And continue to be polite and nice - it's refreshing.

Some women takes it as old lady. And some guys are polite to decline for whatever reason.

Some people hate formalities like that because they prefer to see others as equals instead of being above them.

I have only notice women have this problem, they think it makes them seem old. but honestly what else do expect us to call you if we don't know you?

She doesn't get it. Some men or women will say, "dont call me sir/ma'am." And I'm kinda like, " you got it, bozo"... lol

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Anonymous
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If you don’t know a woman’s exact age and you’re assuming her age then yes it’s offensive. Don’t use that word anymore because it’s not polite, it’s disrespectful.

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I guess she thought being respectful is derogatory.

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it is respectful. Karens will always find something to fight about. i wouldn't give much of a crap.

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People that over react to that kind of thing are just plain stupid. Its not disrespectful.

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Just ignore the old hag. Seriously. And continue to be polite and nice - it's refreshing.

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Some women takes it as old lady. And some guys are polite to decline for whatever reason.

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  Thanks for like!
  
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  Some folks enjoy it.
  
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  Thanks for likes!
  
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Some people hate formalities like that because they prefer to see others as equals instead of being above them.

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I have only notice women have this problem, they think it makes them seem old. but honestly what else do expect us to call you if we don't know you?

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She doesn't get it. Some men or women will say, "dont call me sir/ma'am." And I'm kinda like, " you got it, bozo"... lol

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It is not disrespectful.

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If she hates you, all you have to do is exist. And you win. :)

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You answered your own question. Some people associate it with a certain age bracket.

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I think most of us Guys under 40 like to get called "Sir" but I don't know about Women.

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It's not only idiots that thinks there 20383299283882291pi4u483 genders think that

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Some bitches just looking for an excuse to bitch!

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Implies the person is old

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That’s only if they don’t think of themselves as old

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She thinks it makes her sound old.

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krin_m Follow
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I do not think it is disrespectful at all.

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Stevefiveo Follow
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I think it's just the opposite.

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WowwGirl Follow
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It's not, it's the opposite the woman was crazy

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call young girls "miss"

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It isn't.

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She's an idiot. Call her a bitch instead.

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  No so that’s disrespectful.
  
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It’s not but they’re insecure work with her

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Maybe she thought herself younger? Who knows...

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It is not disrespectful.

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Maybe her pronouns are different.

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Its not and never will be disrespectful.

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makes the person sound OLD

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Call her Lady Dimitrescue next time.

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She got issues because people called her old.

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Zygum Follow
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Even old women also like to be called, Missouri

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she's rude.

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Lol just say its better than bitch

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Did you call her Ma'am or Madam Boomer? Be honest

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She was rude

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It’s not

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