@landontalks: Let’s discuss: yes ma’am and yes sir in the south. This is used very differently, if at all, in other regions. Figuring out if you prefer the title or not is not a challenge for southerners though- our whole culture is context so if you’ll give us a minute, we will use our context clue training to figure out how you feel and do our best by you. We only wanna make you feel welcome and cared for. #southernliving #southerncharm #southernaccent
Landon
Region: US
Monday 17 April 2023 23:29:38 GMT
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SuburbanForestWitch 🆘️🇺🇲 :
have you talked about Miss or Mister with the first name? Miss Brenda, Mr. Todd etc
2023-04-17 23:34:18
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Inside_Again :
I am still looking for the southern equivalent of sir/ma’am for our NB folks. Any ideas?
2023-04-17 23:41:21
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OurSouthwestMess :
The comments indicate your followers gonna need a lesson on ma'am/sir vs Miss or Mr So and So
2023-04-18 01:32:58
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anjgreer40 :
Unless you’re talking to your kids. When said to your kids they’re treading on thin ice.😂
2023-04-17 23:54:39
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carmen_lorene :
Also we Ma’am/Sir little ones and animals generally as a 1st warning when they are acting a fool. 😂
2023-04-17 23:47:40
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achall0114 :
when I moved to California I got bullied for using MA'AM and Sir so much that I stopped. My mama kept asking where my manners went.
2023-04-17 23:37:18
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ashley :
Thats how we know you're from the Hospitality State 😆
2023-04-17 23:39:02
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verasmith235 :
Grew up saying this.
Respect .
2023-04-18 01:20:11
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greenrobin09 :
the way you identify the person of best breeding is to see who makes the most people comfortable. Southern is a way of life.
2023-04-17 23:45:15
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Ian Palmquist :
The twist though is that when a parent or older family member says “no ma’am!” or “no sir” to a child that child knows they are in big trouble. LOL
2023-04-18 00:23:18
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The5thElephant :
When I moved out west, I was getting some horrified responses to using ma’am and sir. Apparently, they interpret that as me just calling them OLD. 😂
2023-04-17 23:37:14
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Taz :
Nailed it ! If I said “ what “ I would be smacked into next week .
2023-04-17 23:43:09
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Dani Bird :
It’s so ingrained in me, my kids are required to use maam and sir.
2023-04-17 23:37:19
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Elizabeth Pitts-Hibbard :
I’m 48 and in customer service in the kind-of South; I’ve had to pivot to yes when I don’t already know pronouns or they use they/them.
2023-04-17 23:42:42
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hallie :
one time someone from new jersey was SHOCKED i said “yes maam” and told me it was extremely rude 😂 (we were in florida)
2023-04-17 23:39:26
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dun_at_hom :
...'on punishment' is also very properly Southern!
2023-04-18 00:20:58
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JustNo_13 :
You never want to hear, “yes what???” Then you for sure punished. 😂
2023-04-17 23:49:43
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Qristee :
I need a non-binary honorific. my bestie is trans nonbinary and I've settled on "yes syrup," which makes them laugh. but I need a Southern word😂
2023-04-19 04:03:24
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BookishBish :
If I answered with WHAT my mama would sl@p me into next year.
2023-04-17 23:51:55
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kim :
"on punishment" hahaha
2023-04-18 00:11:37
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Serena Simmons Magro :
Nekkid…gets me everytime!
2023-04-17 23:47:10
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Wendy Parker2363 :
I will never forget how horrified I was when we moved to Ohio from Georgia and my daughters 1st grade teacher had a hissy fit about it. Lord help.
2023-04-28 01:48:57
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belleontheboardwalk :
I used to get in trouble for saying “what?” 😂
2023-04-18 00:03:55
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Christytheluckdragon :
Excellent way to describe this! Love it!
2023-04-17 23:49:11
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gingernh0ney :
Always use it on the phone with customer service folks no matter how old they may be
2023-04-17 23:41:44
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Styxsmom💙💙💙 :
It’s so ingrained in me that I correct my dog by saying “No ma’am, we don’t do that” 🤷🏻♀️
2023-04-18 00:44:29
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Simply_Cathy_The_Realtor :
We moved to WA when the kids were 8 and 10…and were told “Ma’am and Sir” was giving attitude. 😬
2023-04-17 23:39:52
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Meena :
If you’re going tell southern secrets you need to give them the difference between Miss and Ma’am.
2023-04-18 00:57:23
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✨️~Zoe~✨️ :
Have we talked about first name basis adult vs last name? Ex: Ms. May vs Ms. Smith
2023-05-04 02:01:56
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Christie C :
Went north for a time- all 3 of my kids ended up in the principles office within 2 weeks for saying sir and ma’am to their teachers! THE SHOCK we felt
2023-04-18 13:20:29
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litbitkit :
I call everyone “honey” and “sweetheart” to start my southern soft gramma early.
2023-04-18 03:01:30
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🪽HappyHeatherFeather🪽🌸🌞 :
Granny said we could say yes, yes ma’am or ma’am. If you said yeah huh or what you got thrashed 😂😂😂
2023-04-18 09:16:15
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Dana McMillian :
As far as my husband is concerned, ma’am, and sir, is more important then please and thank you if coming from my child.
2023-04-17 23:56:23
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Oh Mickie! :
In my area we got Restrictions! The first time I went to Girl Scout camp I heard the term Grounded. I love learning from TikTok videos.
2023-04-18 00:05:18
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misssouppants :
Can you discuss ghosting/ blocking someone ✨in the south✨
2023-04-18 00:06:22
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Cindy Bagwell :
I say "ma'am" to my granddaughter to teach her and get her in the habit of saying "ma'am" and "sir".
2023-04-18 22:59:19
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Islandgirl_oldsoul 🍉 :
I moved to CA and people will say you don't have to say that and I have to tell them I don't even realize I'm saying it 😂
2023-04-17 23:53:29
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Ginger Nalli46 :
Also, don't call an adult by 1st name w/o a Miss or Mr. in front. Ex:Mr. Landon,Miss Lisa.
2023-04-19 15:15:30
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advocator of violets :
nonbinary folks out here cringing everytime.
2023-04-17 23:49:41
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Tyler Ezzo :
"no ma'am " to my 4 year old has a whole other meaning
2023-04-18 00:13:16
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David Tisdale :
if I said just yeah to my mom or dad, they'd look at me and say "...yeah?" and I'd quickly yes sir or yes ma'am bc I knew I'd messed up.
2023-04-18 00:13:18
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katvaughnb :
Thank you for that thoughtful explanation. You nailed it 😊
2023-04-18 00:16:07
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Katherine:) :
Let’s talk about older cousins. I was brought up to call them Aunt or Uncle. It was disrespectful to just call them by name.
2023-04-18 13:54:05
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🎀🩷Jillian🩷🎀 :
If you don’t do this do people not like you? I have so many questions.
2023-04-18 00:19:43
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Elizabeth :
sounds more like "yassir and yes'm' in some parts. lol
2023-04-17 23:47:03
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Dutchess_Disaster :
Ma'am and Sir are just good manners. If someone doesn't like it, and gives permission to not use it, then don't. Otherwise, you 100% should.
2023-04-17 23:45:59
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melianns :
Please do Miss with a first name. I’m from Texas and my people are from
2023-04-18 02:11:38
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Annram5 :
Also, if you come down here and my kids say ma’am or sir, don’t tell them “oh, you don’t have to say that to me” YES, THEY DO!!!!!
2023-05-02 19:19:08
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