Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:39
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why is it exasperating?
Because it tells they don’t do the minimal effort to call you by your name. It shows disrespect.
This is the first time I've ever heard that "ma'am" shows disrespect.
It’s not the first time I have heard it:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/27/boy-punished-calling-teacher-maam-north-carolina-report-says/1108472002/
That's terrible. And weird. Terrible and weird.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:38
Subject: Ma’am
Welcome to middle age, or at least you look that old to the other person.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:37
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:
Being respectful is "nails on a chalkboard" to some women, huh?
Good to know.
What would you prefer to be called instead?
That's silly, PP. There are many examples of things that are respectful in some cultures but rude or annoying in others. Probably you can think of some, too.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:35
Subject: Re:Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:I really dislike it, but I know for some friends it's a cultural habit and I try to be accepting.
I'm sure those who call you "ma'am" don't really mean it either, but they're at least trying to make you feel better about being who you are. You know, to help you accept it.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:34
Subject: Re:Ma’am
Somewhere in the last 5-10 years, I crossed over the Miss to Ma'am line. I find Ma'am to sound so old. But not disrespectful.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:34
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why is it exasperating?
Because it tells they don’t do the minimal effort to call you by your name. It shows disrespect.
This is the first time I've ever heard that "ma'am" shows disrespect.
Lots of DCUM threads on this. It's like nails on a chalkboard to many who aren't southern or military.
Being respectful is "nails on a chalkboard" to some women, huh?
Good to know.
What would you prefer to be called instead?
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:32
Subject: Re:Ma’am
I really dislike it, but I know for some friends it's a cultural habit and I try to be accepting.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:31
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why is it exasperating?
Because it tells they don’t do the minimal effort to call you by your name. It shows disrespect.
This is the first time I've ever heard that "ma'am" shows disrespect.
It’s not the first time I have heard it:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/08/27/boy-punished-calling-teacher-maam-north-carolina-report-says/1108472002/
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:31
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why is it exasperating?
Because it tells they don’t do the minimal effort to call you by your name. It shows disrespect.
This is the first time I've ever heard that "ma'am" shows disrespect.
Lots of DCUM threads on this. It's like nails on a chalkboard to many who aren't southern or military.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:25
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why is it exasperating?
Because it tells they don’t do the minimal effort to call you by your name. It shows disrespect.
This is the first time I've ever heard that "ma'am" shows disrespect.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:25
Subject: Ma’am
I hate 'ma'am. Nothing makes me feel older. I don't need you to know my name, though.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:24
Subject: Ma’am
Anonymous wrote:Why is it exasperating?
Because it tells they don’t do the minimal effort to call you by your name. It shows disrespect.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:22
Subject: Ma’am
I couldn't care less.
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:19
Subject: Ma’am
Why is it exasperating?
Anonymous
10/05/2018 09:17
Subject: Ma’am
It is sort of exasperating when a person who knows you calls you “ma’am”. Does it happen to you frequently?