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I think it’s off-putting, personally.
I do that with everyone I meet, even before I left for the military. It's just a generally good habit to pick up.
Treating everyone the same regardless of their status in life is a testament to how not to play favorites with people.
I hate being called ma'am. It makes me feel old.
One thing I can say the army taught me is to respect authority
I agree with this and you get a great response from people when you are polite and respectful
Yes. It is respectful, I must say. But I sometimes notice people say it with a condescending tone.
I automatically call them sir/ma'am. And yes, getting a positive response from them is also a great feeling.