Comments | littlejanel: Miss vs. Ma'am

littlejanel

Miss vs. Ma'am

Jul 24, 2007 08:36

Having just come home from a trip to Texas, I realized the way people address you in the South is different from here in the West Coast. More “miss” and “ma’am” were used in Texas. Well, when addressed to me I heard more “ma’am” than anything else, which made me feel old -- but it’s better than being called a bitch. So, it left me thinking at ( Read more... )

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lovinlorne July 24 2007, 17:10:41 UTC

I was called "ma'am" starting at 19, as soon as I started working. I can't remember the last time I was called "miss", although I do know that it was long after miss was the way to go, and I nearly lol in the guys face.

littlejanel July 25 2007, 22:28:25 UTC

Nineteen seems young to be called "ma'am". See, I always associated being called "ma'am" with age, but I like others have said, it's more of a sign of respect rather than age. That makes me feel better.

roxxy_80 July 24 2007, 18:00:05 UTC

I was first called ma'am at the age of 25, but usually I get called that by kids and teenagers. I don't mind because I am their superior. LOL

littlejanel July 25 2007, 22:30:17 UTC

Hmm...and I didn't start getting called ma'am until I turned 26, which proves I look younger than you. :p

roxxy_80 July 26 2007, 18:27:41 UTC

But I look better!! :D :D

danamulder July 25 2007, 07:29:59 UTC

They call you ma'am over here at practically any age. We're all taught to say "Yes, sir" and "Yes, ma'am" etc. as part of our manners. lol I was called that as early as 16 or so, and I haven't really ever gotten called 'miss' anything, unless it preceded my last name.

I really only address older people as such, and no matter who says it to someone it's mostly about respect, not age.

littlejanel July 25 2007, 22:29:09 UTC

no matter who says it to someone it's mostly about respect, not age.

That makes me feel better because I was starting to think I look old. LOL!