I have a question
Poll - Total Votes: 34
Respect thing
You're old
Other reason
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If someone calls you ma'am, is it a respect thing or are they saying you're old?
41-45, F
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Livingwell · 61-69, M
I say that to young women as well.
swirlie · 31-35
@Livingwell
How young?
How young?
Livingwell · 61-69, M
@swirlie 18 or older. They respond with sir or mister.
swirlie · 31-35
@Livingwell
Why would you say ma'am to a girl/young woman who's 18 or older?
Why would you say ma'am to a girl/young woman who's 18 or older?
Livingwell · 61-69, M
@swirlie It's the polite thing to say in a small rural town.
swirlie · 31-35
@Livingwell
...to an 18 year old?
...to an 18 year old?
Livingwell · 61-69, M
@swirlie Respect has no age limits
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