Jun 12, 2020 · Is the usage of "yes, ma'am/no, sir" in polite conversation mostly limited to the American South? Is there anyone who was raised outside of

Feb 21, 2008 · As I was growing up I noticed that my parents did not require me to answer yes, m'am or yes sir when addressing them as did some of my friends. We

May 15, 2008 · Originally Posted by MzMiss123 Could someone help me understand the usage of "Yes, Ma'am / Sir" and "No, Ma'am /Sir"? Having moved

Feb 29, 2008 · Could someone help me understand the usage of "Yes, Ma'am / Sir" and "No, Ma'am /Sir"? Having moved here from PA, I immediately

Jul 22, 2010 · I have a friend that I have known for over 15 yrs moved to AL a couple of years ago. After being there a month she started insisting her children address people with the yes, ma'm, no ma'm, yes sir and so forth. I also have negative feelings from it and not sure why. Then my friend says it all the time now too and she developed a southern drawl to go with it. I …