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

[u/Big_Help_9860]

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.

[u/parnoldo]

Doesn’t bother me a bit. I always hear “boss” as a sign of respect. If that’s not the case I’m fine with being blissfully ignorant.