Girls: do you hate being called ma'am?

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I'm 19 and I'm called "ma'am" sometimes and it actually annoys me. I don't know why. I prefer to be called "miss" if someone doesn't know my name. I honestly don't know why "ma'am" bugs me it just does. So I was wondering if anyone else feels the same.

P.S. I stated my age because I've noticed that older women hate it when they're called "ma'am".. I just didn't want you to think I didn't like it because it made me feel old or something. Lol.

Yes! I hate it! 46
No, I actually like/love it. 15
Bothers me but only a little 25
Doesn't bother me. 23
I don't really notice. 20
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  • hughater
    12 years ago

    Ma'am, miss,and mrs. Totally overused,and completely annoying. Makes me feel like I'm old,and (shudder) ladylike.

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  • Dizzee
    12 years ago

    I don't care about ma'am, it's the names like 'baby' that I hate because it freaks me out.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    my girlfriend always calls everyone ma'am. She even calls guys this including me. I find it more humorous than annoying and its funny to see guys get offended by it.

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  • RaNdOmPoPcOrNdUdE
    12 years ago

    i lije being called stuiped then i say OMG UR WAAY TWO NICE

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  • BlueBarracuda
    12 years ago

    It doesn't bother me. I actually think it's polite.

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  • ariannel
    12 years ago

    It bothers me. I prefer miss but whatever.

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  • AnalyticalAm
    12 years ago

    I work in the public and call everyone Ma'am and Sir. Even kids sometimes. It's a respect thing. I have to respect the customer.

    My EX used to call me Ma'am. It always sounded endearing to me. " 'Scuse me, Ma'am" "Thank you, Ma'am"

    Maybe I'll hate it when I'm older.(23) I think your age is how you feel. Otherwise its just a number. If you are offended by it, you probably feel old and are insecure about it. Maybe hits a sore spot. Just speculating.

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  • rin
    12 years ago

    neither bother me. I'll go off if a strangers calls me baby though. It's disrespectful.

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  • Enkeli
    12 years ago

    I am eighteen and I prefer to be called Ma'am rather than miss, because miss just sounds so immature, while Ma'am is more mature.

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  • bananaface
    12 years ago

    I think it's polite:) I do prefer miss though. I don't mind most names, "honey" however is another matter completelyD:!

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  • kathycat
    12 years ago

    i hate being called ma'am!!!!makes me feel olddddd!(i'm 28)

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