MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I always call customers at work Sir 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I really don't mind sir but my wife hates madam 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I have one in my lounge window (callers beware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Manners have to be taught,I worked in big posh households here and only got 'grunts' from teenage kids.My son worked at the village shop for years, loads of comments about his politeness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 #1 Along with the cap doffing and being addressed as 'Sir' there was the gentleman's agreement by shaking hands. Nowadays it's all about contracts and terms & conditions. I hate being called 'madam', makes me sound like a brothel keeper!! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 What do you suggest then DUCK ? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Always addressed teachers as "sir" when at Chandos Acadamy. Failure to do would at the very least produce a rebuke or maybe a bat round the tab. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Same here but that was 50 years ago EEK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 In the crazy upheavals at Birmingham New Street station a helpful member of staff gave me directions and addressed me as Miss. That made my day as it made me feel young! As a science teacher I have been addressed as miss,sir, mum, dad and even as gran when the young people are engrossed in work and asking a question! We have had some good laughs! Recently I have worked in a pupil referral unit with youngsters who are excluded from school and in all kinds of deep trouble that I do not wish to know about. There the staff are called by first names and in this situation I am comfortable with that. I am just known as Shirley and we get on with the work. There is no lack of respect and I feel a sense of security. When they accidentally come out with a swear word then they always say "sorry". It is about mutual respect. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I've always shook hands with people I meet. When I meet male members of my family we shake hands and kiss on the cheek. It's a sign of love and respect. The ladies get a hug and a kiss. It's how we've always been and could be the reason why we are all like best friends. My Dad would shake hands with everyone so I've probably learnt from him. I've also spent many years working abroad where it's natural for everyone to shake hands. In France, when they arrive in the office in the morning they will go round the office and shake hands with everyone before they start work. I'm obviously not refering to an office with 100 people working in it, haha. I think that shaking hands shows friendship and respect. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I agree, shaking hands is a gesture of respect and of having good manners. I'm not so sure of the kissing on the cheek of male family members though . Ugh! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 All this hugging!!! For crisake, what that all about? Something else from Yankeeland? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I would definitely kiss a genuine lady on her hand though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Hi there Yes the art of sir or madam is dying out - I remember when at school if a teacher entered the classroom we would all stand. When I started work it was Yes Sir to the boss every time and on entering his office it was always a polite knock on the door first even it the door was open. In my Nursing days it was Sister or Matron or Staff Nurse as a mark of respect. Best wishes Peter 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 #18. Michael, you were brought up by a gentleman, your father, "mighty fine" was a true gent. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 What do you suggest then DUCK ? its me duck Ben yer dropping yer nottingham slang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I was pretending to be working at 'Marsdens' and being Posh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 In the early 70's I worked at an amusement arcade/bingo hall, owned by George Akins' group. It was near Central Market and bus station. I earned the princely sum of £20 a week, and at Christmas I was given a £5 bonus by Mr George as I was the only member of staff who ever knocked on the office door and waited to be invited in, even though it was usually open and it was all glass panels anyway. Ben - I love being called Duck, round here in Stoke it's Sugar. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 "Playland" OrphanAnnie ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Yes it was catfan! There were a number of them around, one at Arnold opposite the Flying Scot chip shop where they served fish with gravy. An aquired taste maybe but I still have gravy on fish!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 In the early 70's I worked at an amusement arcade/bingo hall, owned by George Akins' group. It was near Central Market and bus station. I earned the princely sum of £20 a week, and at Christmas I was given a £5 bonus by Mr George as I was the only member of staff who ever knocked on the office door and waited to be invited in, even though it was usually open and it was all glass panels anyway. Ben - I love being called Duck, round here in Stoke it's Sugar. OrphanAnne i know a few people in Stoke and was surprised to hear them use 'Duck'............i like being called Sir in shops,but hate being called 'sweetheart' which they frequently do nowadays especially in Morrisons and Tesco....but my big hate is men who call me 'chap' and 'fella' 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Go to Sheffield benjamin & men will call you "Love", but being a man of the world you would already know that ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Loved Playland OrphanAnnie, the Thunderbird machine,drawing pistols against the cowboy dressed in black,grub.. just across the road,great days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Here's a couple of shots of a German combo spotted this morning in Wick. I looked for Steve McQueen but didn't spot him: 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Kissing the lady on the hand: A couple of years ago my workplace had a visit from the government laboratory inspector. Her fierce reputation preceded her but undaunted, when introduced to the 'harridan' I took her hand and kissed it in welcome. We passed the inspection with flying colours and a big smile from the lady in question. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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