I've changed, and I'm not sure that I'm happy about it.

**sav** · 9th August 05, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by chasem

I would take it as a good thing! I get people calling me sir, and I'm only 21

I call men "Sir" all the time though. I was raised that it was a sign of respect, and not just for people far older than you. I call the 17 year old kid behind the cash register at Wal Mart "sir." Not so much because he is superior in any way, but because he's doing a service or job for me.

Ditto. For me, It's a reflection of how I was raised. And remember, the kilt adds an aura of respectability!

**Doc Hudson** · 9th August 05, 11:00 AM

Another ditto here.

I can well remember the time in a coffee shop when I said "Yes, m'am" or "No, m'am," to a waitress who was young enough to be my daughter. After a few visits, she shyly said, "Sir, you don't have to call me 'm'am,' I'm lots younger than you."

I replied, "I was taught to treat all women like ladies until they proved themselves otherwise and then treat them like ladies anyway."

Same for using "Sir" as a term of respect. Just be glad they young men were treating you in a respectful manner, and enjoy it.

**Macman** · 9th August 05, 12:12 PM

Great to hear such a positive story, Alan. Those young men were brought up right.

But I understand what you mean about being called "Sir". For me, it was the first time I was called "Mister". "Mister?" I thought? Isn't that my dad? Nope, it's just me moving along the old timeline. It kind of goes along with noticing that they're hiring a lot of very young policemen, or the first time you go to the clinic and are looked after a doctor who is younger than you are. Ah well, time marches on, and it's good.