Yes. That's the southern hospitality that was instilled into me. It also makes me feel the need to cook a bunch of food anytime someone comes to my house.
When I'm at work, yeah. I mean what else am I supposed to say to get somebody's attention. "Hey woman!" I'm not southern though, I just don't know how else to address strangers.
When I'm at work, yeah. I mean what else am I supposed to say to get somebody's attention. "Hey woman!" I'm not southern though, I just don't know how else to address strangers.
Yes. I'm from the South and still live here. Plus I was raised in a religious Latino household. I say it to anyone who is an elder, boss, and even my peers sometime even though I'm 21. It's habit. When I was a kid, we had to say yes/no sir when speaking with my parents. We also where required to greet everyone when we enter a room.
In certain regions of the world, particularly the Southern U.S., saying yes/no sir/ma'am etc. is a sign of respect. In other parts of the world, however, it is seen as sarcastic and rude. So, do you use the words "sir" or "ma'am" to address adults or people of authority? Discuss.
I'm not southern though, I just don't know how else to address strangers.
we were made in school but I never did, calling someone sir just cause they're older than me is just ridiculous
