Mam Or Sir. I know we could say Madam, but it sounds bit old. As a verb sir is. to address somebody using sir.
I know we could say Madam, but it sounds bit old. You left your card behind." Or if I were a steward on a train I'd naturally say "Ma'am, Please move your bag Particularly in the US I argue that "sir" and "ma'am" are somewhat outdated and definitely. could i call some one with sir/mam before their name, (exp. sir james or mam jess)? if your answer is 'no', what about sir alex ferguson, or sir paul mccartney? is it ok because is it a title? Do you only call people 'mam' and 'sir' when they look older than you?
Crystal asked: How to read sir or mam? flag. like. ma'am. [ mam, mahm; unstressed muhm ].
The term can be used as a formal prefix, especially in the Commonwealth, for males who have been given certain. "Dear Sir or Madam"—Learn When to Use It and Some Alternatives.
What is the difference between mum and mom? As nouns the difference between mam and sir. Do you only call people 'mam' and 'sir' when they look older than you?