Girl keeps calling me sir, what does it mean?

[Anonymous]

Question pretty much says it all but, I have this friend of mine who I've been sorta flirting with a bit lately. One thing I find strange is that she always calls me sir, and only me. Why would she do that? Girls, have you ever done that with a guy and if so what did it mean?

Btw, she obviously isn't doing this in a serious way like talking to her boss or something, more of a friendly/joking way.

[Relationshipexplain]

I've been exploring why someone might call you "sir" in different contexts and how to interpret it. Here's what I found:

Professional Setting:
-If she's your employee, the title "sir" could be a form of respect or indicating a crush, especially if used frequently.
In Public Places:
-Strangers might use "sir" as a courteous way to show interest or friendliness in public settings like clubs or cafes.
Submissive Behavior:
-In intimate settings, if your partner calls you "sir," it might indicate a desire for you to take a dominant role.
Sarcastic Usage:
-Colleagues might use "sir" sarcastically, either as friendly competition or to express fondness.
Flirting:
-If a junior or old acquaintance calls you "sir," it could be a playful or flirtatious act.
Maintaining Formality:
-Sometimes, it's used to keep interactions strictly professional or formal.
No Strings Attached:
-After a casual encounter, calling you "sir" might hint at wanting to keep the relationship purely physical.
Age Gap:
-If there's a significant age difference, "sir" might be used to maintain a respectful distance.
Uncertainty:
-She might use "sir" to buy time and understand her feelings for you.
Intimidation or Rude Behavior:

If you come off as intimidating or rude, "sir" might be used to maintain a safe distance.
These interpretations can vary based on individual dynamics and context. Feel free to check out my post on Relationship Explained for more details on any of these points!

[aMuse]

This is the equivalent to her calling you by your full name. She's teasingly poking fun at you and not treating you like everyone else... It's kind of reverse psychology. Be over formal in a teasing way so that they will relax and play. It happens a lot.

[wtfbbq]

I do that all the time to guys. I usually just do it in a funny way, like it doesn't really mean much, I'll just be saying "right you are sir, right you are" or "it's a nice day out isn't it sir?" lol...I don't know :D

[Gianni]

i do it too...its a joke...nothing particularly serious unless there is some attitude behind it you're safe

[sephora]

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[Jazzlover]

Ohhhh no...It's a joke. Me and my friends do it. It's just a joke that you apparently haven't caught on to yet. nooo worries just a joke.

[Jazzlover]

Sir...It's a definte joke,nothing to worry about

[slipslender]

i do that all the time. jokingly/flirtingly. it doesn't really mean anything significant though.

[PoeticNinja]

It's all for jokes mister.

Take it lightheartedly.

[Kain6th]

Sounds like it could be subtle flirting. does she ever make sexual innuendos around you?

[Asker]

yes and no. My friends and I are pretty open about our sexuality so we're always making sexual innuendos at or around each other.

[Kain6th]

Well if you like her ask her out. see what happens :-)

[Asker]

Yeah I plan to. It's just one of those sticky situations where the girl is part of my circle of friends so it has the potential to make things really awkward if I get rejected. Normally I have 0 hesitation making a move on a girl. It's just another thing when the girl is a friend and not someone you just met.

[LoveLayne]

Jokes! I do this a lot with my guy friends. It can be flirty or just plain silly.!

[awesomedude8113]

I don't see that being flirty at all

[Anonymous]

Maybe her sense of humor.

[jennifer1992]

shes just joking lol