POLL: Is it a bad idea to make your male child call you sir?
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My dad never wanted me to call him sir, but he did teach me to call other men sir.
I now find my self saying things like "Thank you, sir" and "How do you do, sir" and occasionally "Yes, sir" when talking to people.
I now find my self saying things like "Thank you, sir" and "How do you do, sir" and occasionally "Yes, sir" when talking to people.
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I never ever called my dad sir, but working at a police department, I've found it's easier just to say "Morning sir," instead of keeping the titles (Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Director, etc.) straight. But honestly, I don't think it's necessary to have a son call his father sir. But I plan on teaching any child I have to refer to other grown men as "sir."
Never seen anyone call their dad sir. To me, sir would be a step down from calling your dad father. I think father/dad carries the most respect. Sir is just a formal term for another adult male. If you called your dad sir, to me, it would mean you are distancing yourself from your own father as well as showing that you lack a real relationship.
I call anyone (besides my father) who is older than me, sir. As long as they are 10yrs older than me (22 atm)
It's good manners, he should call you dad unless it's after a question where he should say yes sir as a show of respect that you are asking him to do/say something and that he acknoledges the seniority.
Originally posted by: Skoorb
LOL I hope you're kiddingdartworthI hope you're kidding as well. I thought it was obvious what I was getting at
Isn't it weird to say that rednecks have manners or respect? Especially in a derogatory way.
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It's not manners or respect if yor dad gives you a whupping when you don't call him itOriginally posted by: dxkj
Originally posted by: Skoorb
LOL I hope you're kidding
Isn't it weird to say that rednecks have manners or respect? Especially in a derogatory way.
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I wouldn't do that. I think it creates an isolation between you and your child.
Although, I think the world would be a much better place if people who weren't on a "first name basis" called each other by Sir/Ma'am and Mr or Ms so-and-so. I think the atmosphere of respect for each other would really make things better.
Although, I think the world would be a much better place if people who weren't on a "first name basis" called each other by Sir/Ma'am and Mr or Ms so-and-so. I think the atmosphere of respect for each other would really make things better.
I called my old man sir all the time because he used to beat the sh!t out of us if we did not.
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Also more of a military thing. I would have never characterized it as a "redneck" trait. I'd say it shows respect with possible emotional distance, but above all respect. Then again I understand why alot of you wouldn't get that...
i would say its okay to call other men 'sir' or 'mr.'
i wouldnt have my child call me that, youre supposed be daddy.
i wouldnt have my child call me that, youre supposed be daddy.
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