walshie 2,804 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, South hams hunter said: It's pumped into you in customer service jobs as well. I've actually been told off by someone for calling them sir She was understandably upset. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 47,975 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 37 minutes ago, Born Hunter said: I love the idea of calling people 'sir' in a respectful gentlemanly intent. Same as saying 'Mr Smith' or whatever until told to refer to a person by their first name. Folks in service professions just do it naturally. It's just so alien to me it'd come off disrespectful. Makes me feel a bit awkward when in that sort of environment tbh. One unrelated thing is that I think Police should call everyone “sir” or “Madam” in almost every situation barring life or death stuff of course. I think it would restore the mental link to the phrase “public servant” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulnix 426 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Smashed it and all it's derivatives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulnix 426 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 21 hours ago, keepdiggin said: Women who call each other "pal" You ok hun. ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,935 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, WILF said: One unrelated thing is that I think Police should call everyone “sir” or “Madam” in almost every situation barring life or death stuff of course. I think it would restore the mental link to the phrase “public servant” Hate the word madam, it's the whore House owner 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,831 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, South hams hunter said: Hate the word madam, it's the whore House owner I suppose “ma’am” would be the proper alternative? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 22,677 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 When people say "Boom" ffs. Cheers Arry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,561 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Paulnix said: You ok hun. ? Message me babe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Gain 1,764 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 One which I find very cringeworthy is when (mostly) women refer to their pet dog or cat as a "Fur Baby". Heard my wife talking to the dog the other evening and heard "mummy's little fur baby." I went straight into speak to her and asked if she is a fcuking retard or something. "Why are you being so nasty?" I replied "It's a six year old bull terrier weighing over 50 lbs, with defined musculature, a neck like Mike fcuking Tyson, with the ability to burst a football within 2 seconds... does that sound like it's a 'fur baby?" The last word "you're fcuking miserable" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,535 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 4 hours ago, WILF said: Depending on the situation I used to call strangers “sir” quiet a lot, especially older men. If it turned into a more casual situation and it warranted it then the normal everyday “mate” is what I used. Older travelling men I call “Uncle” if we meet and I don’t know them. Ive always thought that how you address old people is important and shows something of yourself i hate to see a lad in his 20's address an old boy in his 70' as " mate " it grates on me......older chaps i dont know i,ll address as " sir " then if and when we become friendly it will become " pops "......just a personal thing .....older ladies i'll address as " my dear " then once familiar it'll become " sweetheart,luv,treacle " etc etc. Its an odd one though because if a young lad calls me " sir " i f****n hate it thinking oi im not that old yet ....but we're all different i suppose. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,535 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Plod or screws are all " guv " Bird plod/screws are all " miss " Think thats pretty much accepted throughout the country/generations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,580 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 17 minutes ago, gnasher16 said: Plod or screws are all " guv " Bird plod/screws are all " miss " Think thats pretty much accepted throughout the country/generations. Screws are 'boss' up here . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,535 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Astanley said: Screws are 'boss' up here . " Boss " down here would just be an every day mush you're not familiar with......the Poles call just about everyone boss " You like the inside vacuumed boss ? " " No it,ll be staying locked thanks " " No problem boss " 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 27,670 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Born Hunter said: I love the idea of calling people 'sir' in a respectful gentlemanly intent. Same as saying 'Mr Smith' or whatever until told to refer to a person by their first name. Folks in service professions just do it naturally. It's just so alien to me it'd come off disrespectful. Makes me feel a bit awkward when in that sort of environment tbh. As a kid we called all.our elderly neighbours Mr or Mrs Smith etc... We knew no different, all my mates were the same on the estate to their neighbours... I over use "mate" now to be honest, its a go to for me when I should be using names more.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaaark 10,935 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mister Gain said: One which I find very cringeworthy is when (mostly) women refer to their pet dog or cat as a "Fur Baby". Heard my wife talking to the dog the other evening and heard "mummy's little fur baby." I went straight into speak to her and asked if she is a fcuking retard or something. "Why are you being so nasty?" I replied "It's a six year old bull terrier weighing over 50 lbs, with defined musculature, a neck like Mike fcuking Tyson, with the ability to burst a football within 2 seconds... does that sound like it's a 'fur baby?" The last word "you're fcuking miserable" 'Your'e fcuking miserable' That's three words fella, yeah Well, four, grammatically Edited November 18, 2020 by shaaark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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