Why do people think I’m 50 and older?

[excusemebihh]

I’m 38 but I’ve been getting called ma’am a lot and people treat me as if I’m a senior citizen.

Because I’m very serious

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My body

My style

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It’s in my mind I look 38

[AmandaYVR]

Unfortunately we've only got "Miss" and "Ma'am". ("Madam" isn't really used much anymore.) There is no neutral "Mister" female equivalent.

At 38, you are not "Miss."

I get it, though. The transition sucks.

[Dinklex3]

I call people ma’am regardless of age.

You’re an adult and probably look like one. I think you’re thinking too much about it, lol.

[exitseven]

I call lots of females ma'am. It is just being polite. Don't start to worry until people start calling you grandma.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[ChiTown33]

Is this before or after you yell at them to get off your lawn.

Yes, I realize I'm older than you. 😂

[exitseven]

hahahahaha My son says that will be me in 20 years.

[SnowedIn]

Ma'am isn't always an age marker. It is used by many as a sign of respect: an age-neutral version of "sir". So being called ma'am isn't something related to how old you look.

[Pterodon]

Because someone calls you ma’am doesn’t mean you’re old. It’s a sign of respect

[OddBeMe]

What does “treating like a senior citizen mean?”

Ma’am is basic politeness. Counterpart to Sir.

[Randalama]

I say ma'am to all women regardless of age when operating in a professional capacity. You may be reading to much into it. Or you might just be decrepit like me and if so it suck's to be you.

[Luckycharms12]

You are always doing this are you that insacure? Or in such bad need of validation? Wtf

[NewsReader]

Resting Bitch Face maybe?