Yes Ma'am

I guess it's generational thing but I miss hearing "yes sir" or "yes ma'am" when out in public. I caught myself saying yes ma'am to the lady at the library this morning without even thinking and it set me off wondering whatever happened to this small courtesy. Although such customs were usually for those that were our senior as I age that line is becoming a little fuzzy and it just comes out when talking to almost anyone. For the most part it seems that kids today have to be on the same level as adults and even call them by their first name. Of course this was unheard of when I was growing up and was totally unacceptable behaviour which would be meet with at least a good "talking to." My children were also raised to show respect for their elders and I'm sure they will pass along those traits to their children. If fact my daughter already is by teaching her boys to say sir and ma'am as will my son when his daughter gets old enough as well. If not, I feel confident that her grandmother will personally intervene to assure it. :)

I'm Just Saying - Thank You Ma'am