How old to be called Sir?

[dbaio1]

I worry more about the ones that never use it or show any respect these days.

Have you noticed how often "No Problem" has replaced"Your Welcome"

[dustoffer]

Yep.

I am 60 and I call 20 year old "kids" sir, especially if they are in some kind of position like on their job. If a 23 year old is working on my car at my dealership and he asks me a question, I will almost surely respond with " yes sir" rather than "yeah".

This is what I learned from my parents back when---

[Sneaky]

I had two young men address me as sir today. I'm only 33 and I look younger than my stated age. I appreciate the respect in those young men because it's a sign of good upbringing but I'm WAY to young to be a sir outside of my army uniform.

Now not to call the kettle black but i sometimes call younger people sir as a complement of respect.

BUT

I'm feeling old tonight...after the tables were turned.

It's because they think you're so purty and they're being flirty, bahahahaha

age doesn't matter, attitude and maturity level do. when I was younger I knew a couple guys as young as 21-22 that deserved to be called sir and to this day I know 40-45 yr olds that in no way shape or form deserve to be called sir.

Agreed.

I've been called sir since my mid-twenties off and on.

This is the way I see it. You address someone as sir, when they meet one of more of the following criteria (outside of military):

1. They are your significant elder, and you want to be more formal
2. They are of known reputable character and you want to be nice

Aside from that, I use sir as a casual pronoun when acknowledging someone's request. For example:

Co-worker: "Hey Costa, can you check out this problem I'm having with this program?"
Me: "Yessir - just a moment."

Finally, it's all about situation. I've drank whiskey with a four star general and would never ever address him by his first name, and I've drank whiskey with countless CEO's and address them by first name all the time.

[helim83]

Age matters not to me. From the Janitor to the president. 8 to 80. I call males sir, and females Ma'am

[diamond06]

Never too young or old, it's a respect thing, not an age thing.

This right here.

[fishingsetx]

Age matters not to me. From the Janitor to the president. 8 to 80. I call males sir, and females Ma'am

same here, If I dont know your name, I will call you sir or ma'am no matter the age or setting. Alwayd have and alwayd will. If I do, I will address you as Mr or Mrs .... If answering questions , it will be yes/no sir/ma'am. Its all about manners and respect.

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[fishingsetx]

Interesting question...

I do not call people sir or maam (unless formally reporting in, in the military setting), but I do treat everyone like I would want to be treated. I've heard that word so much as an officer that it means little. I generally always call people by "Rank" "Name" and if civilian, by their first name or Mr/Mrs "Smith."

I've found that many people, maybe a majority, aren't deserving of respect/trust. That does not give me license to treat them badly.

I've never been called out on Sir/Maam before, but I was asked a while back why I don't trust people if I've never met them before. It may be a pessimistic view of the world, but I've been burned too many times and know better. Trust, to me, is earned.

I feel exact opposite. I trust and respect everyone until they give me a reason not to almost to a fault. I have been burned many times, but my concience is free. It wouldnt be of I didnt show respect. I guess it was my upbringing. I have known people who woukd get offended by it, mainly from New Jersy/New york area. Some of them get fighting mad if you call them sir/ma'am. they take it as an insult. 99% of people out there are good. Dont let the 1% cause you grief.

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[pblaetz]

Sir and Ma'am without genuine sincerity mean nothing! Just saying it does not constitute respect and or good manners. I'm 59 years old and have used it all of my life, but not all of the time. Not everyone commands the respect that I feel it represents.


IMO....................of which I'm always right!

[jmock87]

I feel exact opposite. I trust and respect everyone until they give me a reason not to almost to a fault. I have been burned many times, but my concience is free. It wouldnt be of I didnt show respect. I guess it was my upbringing. I have known people who woukd get offended by it, mainly from New Jersy/New york area. Some of them get fighting mad if you call them sir/ma'am. they take it as an insult. 99% of people out there are good. Dont let the 1% cause you grief.

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I can understand that. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I wish I could believe that 99% of people are good, but I just don't see that in my daily life.

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[HR3]

I use Sir and Mam on a continuous basis in hopes everyone learns good manners

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[stickman]

Been called sir all my life and likewise have called the men in my life sir. No stress or worries of age, it's all about respect and proper addressing of those we hold dear to us. Roll with it, it's a good thing. I've called 4 yr old kids sir just the same as I do a WWII vet.

[Evenin'only]

I've addressed my son by yessir or nossir since he was old enough to speak. I address everyone helpers included on the job the same. And have seen people start using it more. I don't expect to be called sir (except by my children) but will adress any other male as such.


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[MSU06]

Never too young or old, it's a respect thing, not an age thing.

My thoughts.

[SETXoutdoorsman]

I am 22 and do high school ministry and I get called sir quite often. I don't say anything because I know it is how they were raised. I also will call them sir as well to show the same respect.

[Burnadell]

How old to be called, "sir"?

I have no idea! I am 69 and still trying to gain some respect around here!!!