[tfecw]

"Not to defend rudeness, but sometimes women don't like being called "ma'am" because it makes them feel old. "

Yeah, that's what they told me. My response was either "Sorry, I'm an army brat" or "Sorry, I'm from Texas" Either way i would get the "you poor thing" look ;)

[ishabibble]

The correct address to a young lady is "miss".

Also, one of the true marks of a gentleman, especially in this day and age, is a handkerchief. Have one handy at all times because when you address a lady with a term of respect, she will undoubtedly burst into tears!