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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We come from a military family - and both my husband and I really agreed we did NOT want to use the yes ma'am or sir.

One thing though OP, you and your husband (black or while) need to get on the same page on this.

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I am also from a military family (from another country) who married a non-military guy.  As a military daughter, I was so used to the chivalrous manners of the military men around me that it was a big adjustment to get used to the 'civilian' way of life. I loved the yes ma'am and sir.  I guess I am old fashioned, because I have taught my sons to be polite and considerate to people around them. My son who is 10 years old, consistently g[b]ives his seat up for ladies [/b]and old people in the metro, holds open doors for people who need help in restaurants, dr. office, school etc - and I am filled with pride.[/quote]

Really? So you are proud you are teaching him to be sexist? Yikes.
(I'm assuming you wouldn't teach your 10 year old DD to do the same?)
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If you cannot discern the difference between sexism/misogyny and being gentlemanly/having good manners, then what can I do about that?  You have been raised ignorant and it is really not my place to parent you and teach you manners, now is it?

However, if you are so insulted and you are a female, post your picture here and I will teach DS to recognize you and not to polite to you. [/quote]

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