Made a mistake and called the partner “sir” during the interview at a big 4 firm, hoping this is minor and not a deal breaker lol

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I normally go with ”your highness”

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How is that a mistake?

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How the hell is showing respect an issue? Please explain

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Was it a female partner?

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Probably better than daddy.

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Is everyone here from the north? Pretty common in the south

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I use ma'am and sir when I talk to the janitors and lunch cafeteria ladies. I'm sure it would be suitable for him.

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I use sir /ma'am everday...regardless of who you are.

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Context matters, but it's not a complete deal breaker. Def a little weird tho.

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So we can't say Sir anymore.... so do I go with Dude or chick?

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Can the naysayers explain what's wrong with sir? I am trying to play it over in my mind and can't figure out how it's awkward?

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I default to calling people by name. To all thw folks saying either dude or sir, those aren't the only two options. Shocking, I know.

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I use ma'am and sir all the time. I also get called sir. What is acceptable at Deloitte? Bruh? Brah?

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Standard for the South. I say sir and ma'am all if the time been at Deloitte for 7 years. It is called respect

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Yeah, I'm from the South, and literally everyone (unless they're not obviously identified with a gender, in which case I don't use it) gets sir or ma'am. It's just polite.

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It's over!!! Get out

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Well said ZSA2.

It's respect, respect is never the wrong answer.

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Of course it was male partner lol. Yeah just felt it’s a lil weird and was kinda surprised at myself to be honest. Oh well, it’s done and over. Hoping for the best :)

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Based on the responses I’m glad my interview wasn’t with D !

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