A Stupid Thing

[sitonmyinterface]

One of the dumbest things to get upset about is being called "ma'am" (a shortened form of "madam"). In my opinion, it's just a sign of respect and shouldn't be taken to mean that you're OLD! You wouldn't believe the amount of girls (oh, I'm sorry, women) that get their panties in a wad when someone calls them "ma'am" because: "I'm only 28, single with no kids! WTF, mate?" I guess only we can can determine how we want to react to things, but I don't think the intention is to call someone old when you call someone "ma'am". I personally will never say "miss" when addressing a female in a professional setting, regardless of age. I always say "ma'am".

All in all, these offended are only hurting themselves when they choose to get offended by any little insignificant thing. They're only inviting self-created negativity.

Comments

[beautyizdead]

I think of this when my boyfriend replies to things I ask him and says "Yes Ma'am." I know he isn't saying I am old but it's his way of being polite to me and answering properly. You never see a man get shitty when someone calls him "Sir." Women need to get over this fear of thinking they are old. We give words power could be bad or could be good. lol

[sitonmyinterface]

Agreed, as Eleanor Roosevelt basically said, only we can allow ourselves to feel guilty ( and I am sure this goes for any feeling we can consume ourselves with)