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Originally Posted by Mortis
Am I the only gentleman (ok I use the term lightly) that doesn't like being called "Sir"? I feel really old when someone says that, it's not like I'm a spring chicken, but I'm not quite ready for the long dark dirt nap. Sheesh, kids these days, in my day.... damn, I was only half joking
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I'm not a big user of titles of any sort, so tend to call people by their first name, and expect the same in response. About the only exception (and this isn't an expectation but an emotional cockle-warming) is when my youngest nephew occasionally calls me "Uncle Marc". Oh, and I used to call my mother-out-law "Mrs Howe" because it annoyed her (in an affectionate "private joke" between us kind of way).
If someone called me "Sir", I'd look over my shoulder to see if there was
chavalier blanc riding through.
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Originally Posted by SneakySnake
In NT aboriginal society being called 'old man' or 'old lady' is a term of respect. (Even more respect or sycophantic if you are young). A 'young girl' is the lowest of the low. Bloke was given a sour look once when he thanked an 'old lady' in Adelaide. We were so used to Arnhem land he didn't know she would be offended.
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You know, I do somewhat envy your experiences, old lady.
Cheers,
Marc