First of all, let me say I'm sorry you lost Jim. I was just catching up on recent posts (you know I don't think about LJ often) and found this. On the brighter side, he seems to have made people happy for many years.
Re: Ma'am. At your age and appearance, you REALLY shouldn't be taking this as evidence you've reached ma'amhood. What has likely caused this is:
1) he didn't know your name 2) he was trying to show respect for a customer 3) "Miss" has been out of favor since Ms came in, BUT Ms never sounds right on its own.
So it's really just the best of intentions coupled with a lack of acceptable alternatives.
I know it's odd when strangers try to show us respect, but you get used to it. Fortunately it doesn't happen too often. :)
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Re: Ma'am. At your age and appearance, you REALLY shouldn't be taking this as evidence you've reached ma'amhood. What has likely caused this is:
1) he didn't know your name
2) he was trying to show respect for a customer
3) "Miss" has been out of favor since Ms came in, BUT Ms never sounds right on its own.
So it's really just the best of intentions coupled with a lack of acceptable alternatives.
I know it's odd when strangers try to show us respect, but you get used to it. Fortunately it doesn't happen too often. :)
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