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Old 08-24-2013, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
That would be fine with me. I'd prefer to be addressed with humor. "ma'am" makes me feel like I'm past my expired date.

It must be hard to know how to address an older woman. Obviously what one person feels is respectful, another would find unpalatable.
Just smile when you say it and look directly at my eyes.
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