Now I’m the opposite...I had a TKD teacher in elementary school who emphasized using respectful titles with any adult and it stuck. To this day, even the waitress or clerk is “ma’am” and the guy taking my ticket at the movies is “sir”.
Seems to smooth things over remarkably. Food comes within reasonable time, drinks are topped up, checks are correct, and lines move quickly. Little courtesy goes a very long way.
Little courtesy goes a very long way.
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And...So does “Please”, “Thank you”, and a smile.