Comments on: 39: The Creepy-Creeper Birthday!

By: KC

KC — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:29:42 +0000

In reply to Kerri.

It’s not always an age thing! I actually work at a fast food restaurant for my job and it’s common to reply to everyone (even high schoolers) as ma’am and sir when you’re helping them. It’s kind of like using…well, what else can one say? Miss, maybe? I can’t even think of an alternative for sir. Ha, I’ve been so well trained I can’t even think of alternatives! When I go to restaurants, I get “ma’am” all the time and let me tell you, I am still mistaken for a highschool freshman (and I’ve graduated high school!).

By: Kerri

Kerri — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:48:27 +0000

In reply to KC.

I’ve heard similar comments from others from the South! Its definitely a culture difference. Here, when you’re referred to as “ma’am”, it’s still a respect thing; but, mostly because the person sees you as an ‘older’ person (older than them, anyway), or because you have some authority, e.g., teachers are referred to as “ma’am” a lot. Thanks for the birthday wishes! ~Kerri

By: KC

KC — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:47:13 +0000

I have to disagree on the “ma’am” part. Granted, I’m still a young adult, however, I’m from down south. I call everyone ma’am and sir! Actually, if I didn’t hear someone, I don’t say “what?”, I say “ma’am?” or “sir?”. So, if it helps any, imagine that said teenager moved to where you all are from down south. It’s a culture thing, a sign of respect, down here.

That said, congrats on 39! Happy birthday!