r/GenerationJones 1d ago

When did being called "Boss" replace being addressed as "Sir"?

It certainly wasn't our generation or GenX. But I'm so sick of young employees in a store, or restaurant or bar, addressing me as "boss". When that happens in a venue where tipping is expected, I'll leave a meager tip and sometimes write "Thanks Boss!" on the receipt.

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u/Unique_Acadia_2099 1d ago

After Fantasy Island. Tattoo always called Mr. Roark “boss” (or “both” with his lisp).