Stephen123456
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I must amplify on the following,quoted from LadyPact: "Personally, I live in the States in the South. Georgia, to be exact. Sir and Ma'am are not uncommon here in all of life and that easily transfers among folks who are into wiitwd. In fact, people fond of the practice will very proudly tell you that they were "raised right" when they address others in this fashion. There's no issue over it. Many were brought up all their lives with being taught that is how to address someone. This is one of the things that I will miss a great deal in the coming months when I move west again." Where you were raised has everything to do with how you deal with everyday courtesies, especially amongst those born before the 60's. I was born in Texas, and raised in the south, BY southern-raised parents. It was just expected of you to use "Sir" and "Maam" ie "Excuse me, Sir," "Pardon me, Maam", etc. when adressing adults, your elders and ANYONE in a social situation who hadn't asked you to adress them by their given name, and regardless of gender. To do otherwise was to make not only yourself look an impolite, uncultured boor, but to bring question upon your upbringing. (NOT taken lightly by those of soutrhern upbringing) As I interpret it, RESPECT is given until/unless it is proven to be unwarranted, TRUST is earned, and not given untill it is. You do not belittle yourself by courtesy, and you reflect well upon not only those who raised you, but those whom you represent/serve. stephen123456
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