I adress older persons as Ma'am and Sir

yes I do as well

Your daddy has taught you good manners and respect more young people need that

Formal terms seem more common in Europe. I think the only time I’m ever called Sir might be at a formal restaurant or hotel - not that I go to either very often now.

These days there is so much informality that everyone assumes they can call me by my first name. I’m not a formal person but in a professional situation I thought it was simply polite to address someone as Mr or Ms to start with.

It is nice to see manners these days

madam i feel you are a very conservative person and introvert.. very intelligent to even see the slappings you get are an improvement.to your morals..

Would you ever address me as sir?

You Were Taught Well I See

Nothing wrong with those terms. It happens in the US a lot.

I'm glad I know there are still people being respectful as you are, I've always said ma'am and sir

Nice. Respect goes a long way.