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Originally Posted by rubicon
It seems based on the various responses that a person can't win no matter how he/she addresses a person.
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Becomes obvious after a few reads, doesn't it? it's such a personal thing to each individual and how they were raised.
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When I lived in Memphis a secretary explained that her husband referred to her as Miss Barbara. And children in Memphis responded with Yes, sir and yes mam. It appears this is a common practice in the south
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Being a Southerner, I can say, "Yes, sir and yes, mam" is common. It's the way we were raised. The military likes it too!
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In my personal view its not what one says but how they say it. If its done with respect then it doesn't manner to me.
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So very true!
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Further sales people , etc are taught that people like to hear their first names spoken. apparently based on some of the responses that is not always true.
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I was taught this when I entered the real estate business in 1971. It was very difficult for me when I was dealing with people older than I was (and most were), since I was only age 23 and raised to respect older people by using their last names.
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I do believe that men should not greet women whom they do not or hardly know with "darling". Now that is too personal.
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Agree and if your spouse ever says "Yes, Dear or No, Dear", you're in trouble!
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