I was recently in a casual restaurant with my parents and two children, one of which is a babe in arms. I’m in my early forties. Server was in his twenties, maybe.
My dad was addressed as Sir.
My mum and I were addressed as Miss.
AIBU to feel patronised? Many female friends think I should have been flattered and that I would be VU to complain to management 🤮 I had the distinct impression it was some kind of new policy (I’ve been going there for years). The whole thing sounded ridiculous as the server was clearly unfamiliar with this type of formality... but if there’s to be this kind of palaver I’d prefer “Madam” if males in my party are going to be Sir.
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fascinated · 20/04/2018 20:52
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