I do. That is taught as a show of respect where I come from.

I am respectful and have manners.

I was raised to say this. I even say it the students in my class.

Way I was raised and I believe that it is being respectful

It shows respect for others and is polite.

It's a sign of respect.

Sometimes. These questions are getting dumber.

Depends upon the person to whom I'm speaking. Bosses, cops, yes. People being disrespectful, no.

Yes. At times. Now that I’m the older person, not so much. And it’s not always even a good idea but if someone seems like they need a little respect? Yes.

My mom and grandparents raised me to show other people respect

Out of respect for my elders and I was raised to address all men and women as sir's/, ma'am

Because I believe in being polite. However, some honorifics don't go over much anymore, like 'fraulein' 'miss' in Germany. To many it is considered condescending.

I think it's showing respect for others.

To the elders, until they tell me not to I do. So do my three sons and 5 grandkids!

I was brought up that way, & yes, I still say “Yes Mam, No Mam, Yes Sir, No Sir, Excuse Me, No Thank You, Thank You, You’re Welcome, Etc.”

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I was raised to be respectful of others.

It really depends on their age...but I do use the that way to address people quite often. I find no problem with people addressing me as ma'am, I'm 72...better than being called girlie.

Extending a polite courtesy or show of respect.

It's the way I was raised and helps to show respect for others and their viewpoint, even if I do not agree with it.

It is out of the utmost respect that I address those who are older than me or in authority over me as sir or mam.

Out of politeness, certainly, with strangers, cashiers, etc. My husband is a big believer in calling women of all ages "Miss."

I was raised to respect others and continue to do so. I take issue with the phrase respect is earned - I respect everyone until they prove unworthy of respect.