The term "Sir".

pragmatic1 · 16-12-2011 11:06PM #1

What are your thoughts on people calling you Sir or whatever the female equivalent is?

Personally I really, really, really hate being called Sir. It makes me feel uncomfortable. Bar staff bringing drinks is cringey too.

InkSlinger67 · 16-12-2011 11:07PM

Miss

recylingbin · 16-12-2011 11:08PM

You, sir, are worse than Hitler.

Benny_Cake · 16-12-2011 11:08PM

For me, it's always followed by "You're making a scene".

Teyla Emmagan · 16-12-2011 11:09PM

What are you up to that you're called 'Sir' on a regular basis? Are you big into S&M dominance games or something?

DEFTLEFTHAND · 16-12-2011 11:09PM

Makes me feel grown up and important.

7Sins · 16-12-2011 11:10PM

I doubt very many people can handle a sir, it's reserved for more refined confident men.

Jaxxy · 16-12-2011 11:10PM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Makes me feel grown up and important.

The first time I was called "Madam" made me feel old.

16-12-2011 11:14PM

I was working in a shop and I still remember the first time a kid came in with its mother and she said "now give your sweets to the lady". I played it totally cool, but on the inside I was thinking "OOOH! I'm a lady!".

Mr.Crinklewood · 16-12-2011 11:15PM

Benny_Cake wrote: »

For me, it's always followed by "You're making a scene".

Sane here, but I take it as a compliment as I'm an artist.

Deus Ex Machina · 16-12-2011 11:16PM

I like it, sounds respectful and courteous.

pragmatic1 · 16-12-2011 11:17PM

7Sins wrote: »

I doubt very many people can handle a sir, it's reserved for more refined confident men.

No. I dont think that anyone that has to shyte like the rest of us should be given any title either.

Professey Chin · 16-12-2011 11:17PM

Youll address me by my proper title, ya little bollocks.

Superbus · 16-12-2011 11:17PM

I'm 17 - it's use is nothing but a depressing reminder of the death of my childhood.

Jaxxy · 16-12-2011 11:18PM

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

Youll address me by my proper title, ya little bollocks.

"Gimp"?

Kevin Duffy · 16-12-2011 11:18PM

I quite like it in the right setting. It's better than the fella in a shop I went into yesterday who greeted his new customer with "What's the craic?". Eh, what?

pragmatic1 · 16-12-2011 11:19PM

Superbus wrote: »

I'm 17 - it's use is nothing but a depressing reminder of the death of my childhood.

Cheer up son.

Superbus · 16-12-2011 11:19PM

pragmatic1 wrote: »

Cheer up son.

Yes, sir.

Professey Chin · 16-12-2011 11:20PM

Jaxxy wrote: »

"Gimp"?

Thats only for you dear

Swampy · 16-12-2011 11:21PM

I'd like everybody to call me sir.

7Sins · 16-12-2011 11:21PM

pragmatic1 wrote: »

No. I dont think that anyone that has to shyte like the rest of us should be given any title either.

Ah but you see...I don't poop

Poor Uncle Tom · 16-12-2011 11:21PM

Cops are the worst.....

Now Sir, what did you do with the child?......:rolleyes:

Sir, can you tell us where he is......:P

Jordan 199 · 16-12-2011 11:21PM

"Sir, today every country has a national anthem. Did they have national anthems 2000 years ago?"

For Forks Sake · 16-12-2011 11:23PM

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

What are you up to that you're called 'Sir' on a regular basis? Are you big into S&M dominance games or something?

The correct term is 'Master'

pragmatic1 · 16-12-2011 11:24PM

7Sins wrote: »

Ah but you see...I don't poop

Ugh.

7Sins · 16-12-2011 11:25PM

pragmatic1 wrote: »

Ugh.

What does pragmatic mean?

pragmatic1 · 16-12-2011 11:29PM

7Sins wrote: »

What does pragmatic mean?

I dont know. It just sounded cool. Loike.

44leto · 16-12-2011 11:30PM

I much prefer Sire or Squire.

Teyla Emmagan · 16-12-2011 11:30PM

For Forks Sake wrote: »

The correct term is 'Master'

Oh yes, you're right of course. I failed Submission 101.

Kev.OC · 16-12-2011 11:31PM

As a barman in a hotel, i call people "Sir" and "Madam" on a regular basis, and think nothing of it. Still think it's weird when someone calls me sir though...

Eathrin · 16-12-2011 11:32PM

I always think of that scene from Coach Carter, teaches respect:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9T_H1XQOuIE

The term "Sir".

Comments