My crush called me ma’am today. should I be flattered or worried my age is showing?

[Anonymous]

I live in Texas.. so maybe it’s not that big a deal.. but should I be worried? Does he not see me as a romantic interest? Usually people think I’m younger than I look. I get hit on by 16-18 yr olds lol.

[JustASmallTownPriest]

I call cute women ma'am

Either jokingly or in a semi serious manner. I mean, if you think a man is attractive would that prevent you from ever calling him sir again?

Personally I wouldn't give it too much thought. I don't know how well you know eachother, but if he doesn't even know your name then it's kinda to be expected lol

[Anonymous]

Texan sirs almost always call Texan women ma'm. It's a default form of politeness or respect. It may not have been meant to flatter you.

[Asker]

So did I get mom-zoned?

[Opinion Owner]

Mom-zoned? I'll take your word when you say people think you're younger than you look and that you look like a teenager. So no not mom-zoned.

[White_Widow]

Maybe it's time to consider yourself a woman instead of a girl? No offense intended.

[Asker]

I do consider myself a woman.. not a little girl. But I’m really interested in this guy and he called me ma’am. He does look in his early 20’s

[White_Widow]

Well, why not see it as a complement?

[anon4us]

He see you in a professional sense currently so if you wish for things to go further you have to take the first step

[handyman129]

It's not a big deal. He is trying to show respect. Possibly he wants to show you that he likes you too

[CapnHawk]

Not to worry. Using the term ma'am is regional. Not unusual for Texas and the South.

[ikEVERYTHING]

No... it was probably just a joke that you didn't get, unless if at work and you're their superior

[SomeRandom18]

I too live in Texas ma'am is not about age but respect everything is ok

[denaliwells]

Flattered I say ma'am all the time but I am from Oklahoma so

[booza]

Its just guys find it harder to talk with their bodies...

[Asker]

What do you mean?

[y-not]

Sir and mamm are ways to show respect age has nothing to do with them

[Aevatar]

I always say ma'am even if the girl is younger

[omgjassy]

Don’t all the people in Texas talk like that?

[big-ginger98]

You should be flattered

[Asker]

Why do you think so? I didn’t get mom-zoned?

[big-ginger98]

No, your still young, he just wants to give you respect. I even do it a lot

[Anon-ymous1]

It means you live in Texas.

[Asker]

Lmao yeah

[Markfish]

How old is he and how old are you?

[Asker]

He’s early 20’s and I’m 27

[Markfish]

Don't really think he has "mom-zoned" you as you put it, unless he thinks you are older. He might think you aren't interested as women rarely date men younger than them.

[Revolver_]

You should be flattered

[Asker]

Why do you think

[Revolver_]

It's always nice to feel flattered

[BOUNTYGUY9]

well age comes to all of us its only a number lol

[abhivashisht98]

Or maybe he wants you as your mistress

[abhivashisht98]

I mean *his mistress

[Anonymous]

noone calls me sir, and im 29. i wish they would

[aleicha]

She was being polite