@avantgame if you are trying to acknowledge a lady whom you don’t know, Ma’m seems respectful. Like, “Can I help you, Ma’m?
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@_RavensFan61 nope. Miss or nothing.
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@avantgame Why does the word have to reflect age and not just a simple level of respect? -
@CodeMonkey76 because to younger women you say miss so when you say ma'am it's like saying "you look old to me" -
@avantgame@CodeMonkey76 I just recently noticed this. Noted!
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@avantgame ma'am is just one of those polite customer service-y words. you just need to think young! In my 40s and it's really true. -
@shanarosenberg it wasn't a customer service person! It was a dude trying to cut in line! -
@avantgame aw man! Lol. Ok, you got me there.
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@avantgame Uugggh I know it's supposed to be respectful but it always feels insulting. -
@aniline@avantgame Insulting, I schooled a Dunkin Donuts employee that "miss" would get him a smile every time.
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@avantgame Here in Australia, we just use "mate" - tends to cover all ages and genders.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame In the south, somewhere around 25, and it's no big deal. Elsewhere, it's pretty much nuclear.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame at 66, I consider myself a girl...but one who is philosophical about labels!!!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame I ditched it for Miss: 100% positive impact. Best case ma’am is ignored; worst: insult. Miss worst case, ignored; best:complimentThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame lookin fresh!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame Well in Australia anyone calling any woman of any age, ma'am, would be looked at oddly!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame I've noticed that happens less when I do punk things to my hair, like shaving half of it, or dyeing it blue.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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