Asked by
Mike S. in Kentucky
1/19/2021
Do you use “Ma’am” or “Sir” when talking to others?
62%
Yes
WINNER
62%
23
38%
No
38%
4
62%
Yes
62%
38%
No
38%
4
Comments
ANNA PETERSON
With the wold as it is withall the lgbtq matters i tend to stay away from gendered terms
Reply
Stephanie Vega
No, I wasn't raised to do so, and I dont know anyone that personally or professionally that does consistently. I was taught to look people in the eyes and show absolute respect.
Reply
Maria A Pugliese
I am older than the hills. They should be saying it to me. It is a good thing if you are a kid but not for adults.
Reply
I do. That is taught as a show of respect where I come from.
ReplyI am respectful and have manners.
ReplyI was raised to say this. I even say it the students in my class.
ReplyWay I was raised and I believe that it is being respectful
ReplyIt shows respect for others and is polite.
ReplyIt's a sign of respect.
ReplySometimes. These questions are getting dumber.
ReplyDepends upon the person to whom I'm speaking. Bosses, cops, yes. People being disrespectful, no.
ReplyYes. 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.
ReplyMy mom and grandparents raised me to show other people respect
ReplyOut of respect for my elders and I was raised to address all men and women as sir's/, ma'am
ReplyBecause 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.
ReplyI think it's showing respect for others.
ReplyTo the elders, until they tell me not to I do. So do my three sons and 5 grandkids!
ReplyI 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.”
ReplyI was raised to.address people.that wat
ReplyI was raised to be respectful of others.
ReplyIt 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.
ReplyExtending a polite courtesy or show of respect.
ReplyIt's the way I was raised and helps to show respect for others and their viewpoint, even if I do not agree with it.
ReplyIt is out of the utmost respect that I address those who are older than me or in authority over me as sir or mam.
ReplyOut of politeness, certainly, with strangers, cashiers, etc. My husband is a big believer in calling women of all ages "Miss."
ReplyI 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.
Reply