It struck me today how many different people address me as "sir". I just realized that I have not been knighted by the Queen Mum and I don't look like Paul McCartney (thank God...that dude looks dead!!) Elton John (again, thankfully) or Nick Faldo...all legitimate Sirs.
No, I mean people at work (superiors and subordinates) and just in general. I certainly don't act like anyone should call me "sir"
The question I am asking myself is how many times in a day can I be called "sir" without actually feeling old?
(For you ladies I suppose the question would be equal for "ma'am")
And does it make me old to ponder such a thing so deeply as to take up valuable posting space with it?
How do you feel about this??
6 comments:
It's good manners, but 'sir' does make me feel older. Never counted how many times a day I hear it though. That might depress me.
Hi Chuck .. I'd acknowledge it with a sage nod ... and not worry - sadly too many things give age away .. and it's in our attitude to life ...
Enjoy life as I know you do .. cheers Hilary
ha! sir & ma am are respectful, take it no matter your age because so few people give respect these days
happy friday!
I thank all three of you for reading and commenting.
Nah, I think it's because you're old... They are still being polite though.
Pat: Thanks for keepin' it real!!
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