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Velociraptor Sep 2010 2:40pm, 7 Sep 2010 12,601 posts	Quote Pin Velociraptor Being called "Luv" by women who are a great deal younger than I am. For some reason, I find it easier to give blokes a telling-off for the same offence.
bigmunnki Sep 2010 2:46pm, 7 Sep 2010 10,014 posts	Quote Pin bigmunnki I was called Mate by a women who served me in Sainsburys last week. I should have asked to see the manager!
bigmunnki Sep 2010 2:47pm, 7 Sep 2010 10,015 posts	Quote Pin bigmunnki woman! Oops!
TooLilac Sep 2010 2:53pm, 7 Sep 2010 1,230 posts	Quote Pin TooLilac Being called 'Madam' in shops. I don't feel like a madam, but then I obviously don't look like a Miss anymore
JenL Sep 2010 2:53pm, 7 Sep 2010 12,741 posts	Quote Pin JenL I don't mind that. I am so definitely a Madame (complete with e)
runningmumof3boys Sep 2010 2:59pm, 7 Sep 2010 213 posts	Quote Pin runningmumof3boys i loved it in america being called "maaam" by young male shop assistants/waiters but i was only in my mid 20s at the time i think now it would make me feel old!!
flibbertygibbet Sep 2010 3:03pm, 7 Sep 2010 254 posts	Quote Pin flibbertygibbet receiving a telephone call at 1 from work when they know I have done the night shift the night before - don't they realise how much sleep I need!!!
TooLilac Sep 2010 3:12pm, 7 Sep 2010 1,231 posts	Quote Pin TooLilac ok, maybe being called 'Sir' would upset me more !! lol !
CornishEva Sep 2010 3:30pm, 7 Sep 2010 2,298 posts	Quote Pin CornishEva when people have food on their spoon, put spoon in their mouth, but then bring it out again with half the food still on the spoon. bleugh
Mrs Winkle Sep 2010 3:56pm, 7 Sep 2010 1,854 posts	Quote Pin Mrs Winkle I was called Sir last night on the phone. I gave the caller short shrift.