I got called ma’am and miss in 1 day by different people what does this mean?

[Anonymous]

I’m confused right now.

I look older to some people

I look younger to some people

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[Anonymous]

You’re officially a ma’am but some people still call you miss to be polite. Women are sensitive about their age as you clearly demonstrate, so we humor you.

No, you don’t look fat. Yes, your outfit looks great. That new hairdo? Gorgeous.

Sorry. 🤷‍♂️

[TheBigWhistle]

You're confused? I would have thought the responses from people the last 17 times you asked this same question might have given you some answers already. I guess not.

[Bethany22]

Why are women so offended when they get called ma'am? It's probably just a careless mistake. The person doesn't know the correct definition of ma'am

[NurseMel4]

You look older to some people and younger to other people or, people just use different words which is most likely.

[jshm2]

You're getting old, dearie. Time to change your perfume as well.

[TroyDT2]

Some people are brought up to address people that way. "Ma'am" could very well be spoken by a veteran.

[Anonymous]

It really depends on the context, ma’am is more formal, whereas miss is just anyone.

[Guardian45]

It probably has more to do with politeness and respect than your age.

[Snakeyes7]

It's probably because they don't know your name, otherwise they would be calling you by that.

[CuriousMufuxka]

At least you weren't called hun.

[Anonymous]

could be showing respect and being polite

[Anonymous]

Get better problems.