My apologies. I meant only respect. Do you know a gender-neutral term with the same sense as "sir"? Apparently, the military uses "ma'am" for addressing female officers, but I find that not right for civilian use, since it pretty much implies that the lady so addressed is married, and I usually don't know, nor do I consider it my business, unless told.
No need for apologies, I was not at all offended. :) I don't even mind being assumed a "Sir" at times. I don't care that much if someone calls me "ma'am" or "miss". I am married, but you needn't worry about how to address me. :)
I am, in fact, a female. :) But thank you very much, and you may still call me "Sir" if it suits you. ;)
My apologies. I meant only respect. Do you know a gender-neutral term with the same sense as "sir"? Apparently, the military uses "ma'am" for addressing female officers, but I find that not right for civilian use, since it pretty much implies that the lady so addressed is married, and I usually don't know, nor do I consider it my business, unless told.
No need for apologies, I was not at all offended. :) I don't even mind being assumed a "Sir" at times. I don't care that much if someone calls me "ma'am" or "miss". I am married, but you needn't worry about how to address me. :)
More and more, even female officers are being referred to as 'sir'. At least in Star Trek. :)
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