All's I remember's an "Excuse me, miss". You can't get a girl like me with a line like this.
Time for an informal poll for the ladies out there.
Which do you prefer - "Miss", "Ma'am", or something else entirely?
S and I were talking over the weekend and the topic came up. He was surprised to learn that I'd much rather be called "Ma'am". "But that's what you call old women, and no one wants to be called old." I explained that to my ear, "Miss" is what old rich people call The Help and what my mom called me when I was in trouble (well, she'd call me "Missy", but same thing), and I'd much rather be thought of as old, and maybe garner some of the associated respect, than to be regarded as diminutive and in trouble.
So, ladies, which do you prefer? Gents, in what situation do you use either one? Or do you just call everyone "Hey"? Is there a male equivalent to this situation? Everyone's just "Sir", right?
Which do you prefer - "Miss", "Ma'am", or something else entirely?
S and I were talking over the weekend and the topic came up. He was surprised to learn that I'd much rather be called "Ma'am". "But that's what you call old women, and no one wants to be called old." I explained that to my ear, "Miss" is what old rich people call The Help and what my mom called me when I was in trouble (well, she'd call me "Missy", but same thing), and I'd much rather be thought of as old, and maybe garner some of the associated respect, than to be regarded as diminutive and in trouble.
So, ladies, which do you prefer? Gents, in what situation do you use either one? Or do you just call everyone "Hey"? Is there a male equivalent to this situation? Everyone's just "Sir", right?