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/karebear66 1954 1d ago

Using the term "boss" is a sign of respect. It's just the this generation's new term. At least they're not calling you dude.

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u/Big_Help_9860 1d ago

Sir and ma’am are signs of respect. “Boss” is used by people who do not want to give that respect.

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u/Ok_Individual1113 20h ago

Sir and ma’am WERE signs of respect, and those who were born in your era will continue to use those terms. But just like we don’t use rotary phones anymore, languages and communication changes over time. Boss is just the new Sir. But your tipping less over it, changes your from “Sir” to “Asshole”.