Arranging to be picked up from the airport can be interesting. During my interactions with the various booking representatives, I have been addressed as "sir", more than once. Funnily enough, this is after I have been on the phone speaking for over a minute. I always laughingly tell the reps. that I am a "lady", and they always apologize profusely.
The "sir" phenomenon does not happen every time I call...actually, it occurs in less than 1% of my interactions. Either way, I don't lose any sleep over it. I say, go ahead, call me "sir" if you like...I will chalk it up to my having a great "come hither voice". Right???
*Sigh* What's a "sir" to do? ;)
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Today I was in a restaurant with my sister who is eight years my junior, and I was addressed MUMMY! I asked the man, 'do I look old enough to be her mother?!' Then he said sorry 'ELDER" I was just addressing you that out of respect! I don't know which address was worse!!! Two weeks ago I was addressed as 'Madam' Now that made me feel ancient!!!
I've only been called 'sir' when my students' tongues slip while addressing me in class every now and then!
LOL. I think Madam is nice - almost like you are royalty :)
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