Bethankful, that they did not call you "yo Dude" or something other than that. It just shows that they were brought up correctly. I was taught to call men I did not know sir or mister when I was younger. When I worked retail, I always adressed an older gentleman as sir or mister. If they were younger than me " I always asked what could I do for you young sir? " They were always responding in a more postivie attitude, one kid went and told his mother and he was smiling all the way.

I also address my letters or cards to my nephews as " Master John Smith", they always know it comes from me. I did have to explain to their mother what I meant by addressing the term Master. My nephew wanted to know when will he be addressed as Mr., I stated that when he turn 17 or 18 depending on how mature he is and acts as a gentleman should.

Yeah I know I sound like an old foggeym but than again i am 40.