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Originally posted by CUGreekgirl
I'm from way down deep south Georgia. I can't help but say m'am. I even say it to people my own age. I used to get smacked if I didn't use my manners as a kid.
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Same way in Arkansas.
Seriously, in the South, you use ma'am/sir out of respect/courtesy. I never realized it was seen as rude elsewhere...interesting!