Were you brought up to say Yes sir/ma’am?
It’s one of those things I had never considered to be SO American until today. I never did it as a kid but had a bunch of friends who would address their parents and other adults this way.
My kiddo used to have to say ‘yes sir’ or ‘yes ma’am’ when she was living with my aunt and uncle. I’ve told her she doesn’t have to anymore — wayyyy too formal for my liking — but she forgets sometimes and defaults back.
Today my (very British) Auntie told her to do something and she said “Yes ma’am!”. Everyone looked sooo confused. The other kids had clearly never even heard that before. My Auntie told her she can just say “Ok” or call her by her name 😂😂😂😂
My kiddo used to have to say ‘yes sir’ or ‘yes ma’am’ when she was living with my aunt and uncle. I’ve told her she doesn’t have to anymore — wayyyy too formal for my liking — but she forgets sometimes and defaults back.
Today my (very British) Auntie told her to do something and she said “Yes ma’am!”. Everyone looked sooo confused. The other kids had clearly never even heard that before. My Auntie told her she can just say “Ok” or call her by her name 😂😂😂😂
