Screw 'em. Even the Queen of England is properly referred to as "ma'am" after a formal introduction is made.
Absolutely correct. I was going to use the queen example myself.
Boxer is idiotically confused between the meanings of “office” and “title,” on the one hand, and “term of address,” on the other. All because she has poor self-esteem.
Many would regard a witness’s repeated reference to a senator as “Senator” to be subtly condescending in tone. “Sir” and “ma’am” are neutral and respectful.