Can you call Woman Sir?

For a male, the proper form of address is “sir.” For a female, the proper form of address is “ma’am.” “Madam, I’m Adam.” Madam (short form: ma’am) is the everyday equivalent of “sir.”

What does it mean when your called Sir?

Sir is a formal English honorific address for men, derived from Sire in the High Middle Ages. Additionally, since the Late Modern era, “Sir” has been increasingly used as a respectful way to address any commoners of a superior social status or military rank.

What is the difference between MR and sir?

Sir is more formal. Usually used for a patron or who is at a more senior/superior position, in a very tight disciplined environment. Mr. is used as normal title applicable to any male of any age, position and education.

How do you address someone as Sir or Mister?

Re: Addressing someone as “sir” or “mister” Originally Posted by Ouisch. “Sir” is the polite form of address if you don’t know a person. For example, if you see a man that you don’t know drop his wallet in a parking lot, you’d call out “Sir!” to get his attention.

How do you address a stranger in the UK?

In the UK, “Sir” is, as you say, the polite form of address if you don’t know a person. But to get someone’s attention, something like ‘Excuse me’ or ‘Is this yours?’, or ‘I think you’ve dropped your wallet’ would be more natural.

How do you address a person as Mr in India?

In India, we use “Mr” as an honorific, but only with a name. In fact, strange. If a person’s name is “John Smith”, is it correct to address him or call him as “Mr John”? In India, people address older people or those in higher positions with “sir”. Sometimes as “firstname sir” (John sir), which I think is probably not correct.

Do you refer to Sir as “Sir”?

Yes, I routinely refer to Sir as “sir”. Because he is my Sir and I am his Kitten. I understand our relationship may seem a bit odd to some people, but it makes us quite happy. That I address Sir as “sir” horrifies my mother. Or at least it used to, though she’s come to terms with it even if she dislikes it.