Just_A_Mom
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blackwing1 - good for you. You will make a fine impression, I'm sure.
Don't worry about being from 'causal' California. If you can think about it and practice it - you will make a huge impression with Sir/Ma'am because they will know you are making the effort.
I live on the east coast and no one says Sir/Ma'am.
Most women areare insulted when addressed as "Ma'am". When I am out with my daughter, it amazes me how easily she slips into "Sir/Ma'am".
She had a roommate from Ga and the first time I met her I introduced myself - by my first name. She politely responded "Nice to meet you, Ma'am".
I said, "Honey, I am not military, you don't have to call me Ma'am"
Her reply, "Yes, Ma'am". LOL
Don't worry about being from 'causal' California. If you can think about it and practice it - you will make a huge impression with Sir/Ma'am because they will know you are making the effort.
I live on the east coast and no one says Sir/Ma'am.
Most women areare insulted when addressed as "Ma'am". When I am out with my daughter, it amazes me how easily she slips into "Sir/Ma'am".
She had a roommate from Ga and the first time I met her I introduced myself - by my first name. She politely responded "Nice to meet you, Ma'am".
I said, "Honey, I am not military, you don't have to call me Ma'am"
Her reply, "Yes, Ma'am". LOL