01-22-2004, 11:13 AM
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Originally posted by MysticCat81
As for "ma'am," I readily admit it's a cultural or regional thing, but where I'm from it's just plain good manners for a child to call any adult (including parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles) "ma'am" or "sir." Same thing for an adult speaking to an adult of an older generation, a stranger, a customer, or pretty much anyone else who is not a collegue or friend (regardless of whether they are older, younger, or the same age as you.) It's not an age thing, it's simply a matter of courtesy and respect. You can believe my kids are having "ma'am" and "sir" drummed into their heads.
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My thoughts exactly!
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