[Sacajaweau]

Despite our "feminist movement" protocol, we all love to be complimented.

When I was about 45...was in a bar with a bud. The bartender asked...What can I get you ma'am.

My quick witted buddy said...remember when the bartenders called you honey? Ah....so long ago.

[Daffynition]

Funny. Same experience at the deli; it began with *May I help you miss?*

Knew I was *overthehill* when it became, *May I help you ma’am?* :) {{{sniff-sniff}}}

[proud American in Canada]

Despite our "feminist movement" protocol, we all love to be complimented.

When I was about 45...was in a bar with a bud. The bartender asked...What can I get you ma'am.

My quick witted buddy said...remember when the bartenders called you honey? Ah....so long ago.

If a server wants to increase his tip by a huge percentage, call a middle-aged woman (which I am) "miss" instead of Ma'am. "Honey" works too...but "Miss" definitely implies youth. ;)