• Canaconda@lemmy.ca
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    5 days ago

    I’d expect they would react negatively like being called “Ma’am” (old). Adding the “d” might make you sound impudent.

    • Sarah Valentine@pawb.social
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      5 days ago

      It depends on how you say it. I haven’t gotten any bad reactions yet. One lady was surprised and delighted to be addressed with dignity for a change.