'Sir' is rude???

[Blood Trail]

So, a couple years ago I had a client, from Minnesota, that I had called sir many times already, ask me why I kept calling him that. I explained that I was raised to call others sir because they are my elders and/or out of respect. And it's just good manners. He politely asked that I not call him that. I said "sure, no problem". Criosity got the best of me and I asked why he didn't want me to call him sir. He explained that it is "smart ***" where he's from and went on to say it was actually RUDE. Now this is a really nice, great guy and we've hunted together many times. So he wasn't being short with me or ****** or anything like that. He just explained. This blew my mind! but I let it go and we went on about our day.

Fast forward about two years, a few weeks ago, I had another client tell me almost the same exact thing! He was from Wisconsin. He asked me a question, I answered "Yes sir, it is". He said "Why have you been calling us sir? It's kinda weird". And they all had a chuckle.

So now not one but two "northerners" have told me calling someone else sir is basically rude. Am I alone on this or are these guys from like another planet? I mean, what is that about?!

Matt, I spend a lot of time in Wisconsin, and this is the first time I've heard this.

[JW]

So, a couple years ago I had a client, from Minnesota, that I had called sir many times already, ask me why I kept calling him that. I explained that I was raised to call others sir because they are my elders and/or out of respect. And it's just good manners. He politely asked that I not call him that. I said "sure, no problem". Criosity got the best of me and I asked why he didn't want me to call him sir. He explained that it is "smart ***" where he's from and went on to say it was actually RUDE. Now this is a really nice, great guy and we've hunted together many times. So he wasn't being short with me or ****** or anything like that. He just explained. This blew my mind! but I let it go and we went on about our day.

Fast forward about two years, a few weeks ago, I had another client tell me almost the same exact thing! He was from Wisconsin. He asked me a question, I answered "Yes sir, it is". He said "Why have you been calling us sir? It's kinda weird". And they all had a chuckle.

So now not one but two "northerners" have told me calling someone else sir is basically rude. Am I alone on this or are these guys from like another planet? I mean, what is that about?!

There opinion doesn't count bud.







I mean they are foreigners.

[JW]

They'll get over it....if not....F-em!

Oh the atti..... No wait, ur good.

[lbbf]

When I was in Jr. High we moved from Texas to Illinois. Not only the kids but I actually had a few teachers make fun of me when I called them Sir or Mam. Lucky for me I had a couple of teachers who I liked a lot who would tell me how much they liked hearing it and wish others would do the same. My parents made it VERY clear that Sir and Mam were expected no matter what anyone else did. To this day it still bugs the heck out of me when we go back to visit my inlaws and no one says Sir or Mam.

[flywise]

They are from another planet and if you move into an area where Sir is good manners it would seem to me they would do as the locals do and not be offended.

[Cuz]

There opinion doesn't count bud.







I mean they are foreigners.

lol

[widdler]

Good manners is what our mama taught us and if dont wana get slapped behind the head you had better use them. Texas proud!!!!!

[Jmh05]

In one of the hospitals I trained, I was instructed not to address any patient except by their first name....specifically told not to say Sir or ma'am.

Always thought that was weird, but maybe manners are just a West Texas/Texas thing anymore.

[sethcros]

In one of the hospitals I trained, I was instructed not to address any patient except by their first name....specifically told not to say Sir or ma'am.

Always thought that was weird, but maybe manners are just a West Texas/Texas thing anymore.

In that case it probably was a make them comfortable thing. Maybe they thought if you were more casual with them they'd be more at ease?

[Hydestik]

I always did the same now that I'm in my 40s and 30 year olds call me sir it seems strange but I know there intentions are good . I have had guys my age or older ask me not to call them sir but whatever. I don't think your doing anything wrong.

[DUKFVR]

what do you expect, northerners ' i would not change the way you been raised to please the a suckers that's for sure.

this!

[Avezorak]

The first time I was told that Sir/Maam was rude was 20 years ago by some family friend from Indiana. Blew my mind.

It has been confirmed by working in IL and PA and working with guys from the Upper Midwest and New England. If they say anything, I just let them know its a sign of respect and try not to while Im in their neck of the woods.

[Hamshire]

I would feel weird NOT saying it. I've been asked that before as in "you don't have to call me that". Just a sign of respect.

[grizzman]

Maybe they use to be NCOs.

[Cphil87]

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