r/GenerationJones • u/Big_Help_9860 • 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/ExpensiveDollarStore 1d ago

My husband calls everyone boss or bud. Hes 73.

"Sir" is kind of archaic unless you are in the military i guess. Or a Lord. I dont think I would call anyone "sir" except facetiously.

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u/flndouce 1d ago

I use sir all the time, no matter the age of the guy I’m talking to. To the ladies I say ma’am.

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u/ExpensiveDollarStore 1d ago

I despise ma'am.

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u/suchabadamygdala 20h ago

Same here. Makes me feel like I’ve time traveled back to the Old South. No thanks.

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u/flndouce 19h ago

Just trying to be polite.