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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You all have to remember that military men are being taught right now to tread VERY, VERY lightly with regard to women and potential cries of sexual harassment.  He probably feels that if he calls all the women Ma'am, he doesn't appear as though he's making any moves on any woman.  This is especially true if he remembers Janie's name but not Rachel's.  He has been taught that, if he uses Janie's first name but not Rachel's, that it could be misconstrued that he is hitting on Janie.  He doesn't have to worry about that with the guys.

This behavior is very typical for a military guy who doesn't want to appear out of line.  It may seem odd to you but he is doing it out of respect, training, and trying to appear fair.  [/quote]
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It is also possible that the ONLY training he has had with regard to behavior in professional situations is from his military experience. This is because many military men at the enlisted level come from less affluent backgrounds. If he is new to a office and fresh out of the military he is going through a cultural change (probably shock) and he is falling back to what he was taught. You people really need to get out of your own skin and try to see the world from another persons perspective.[/quote]

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