Phil Robertson's Crazy Coffee Mix-Up, Disrespect, and Is It Rude to Say 'Ma'am'? | Ep 167

Phil shares a cringe-worthy coffee catastrophe, courtesy of Dan. Phil, Jase, and Al try to figure out why some people can't stand to be called "sir" or "ma'am," and they ponder why it drives some people crazy to have a door held open for them. The guys discuss recognizing people by the fruit they bear, and Jase says we have too many rock-throwers and not enough foot-washers. Phil also explains what a "stem-winder of a hairdo" is.
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[@coppertopvon]

I have always LOVED when a man says " Yes Ma'am" it's a sign of respect NOT a comment on your age

[@andreascurls2931]

I agree. I work on a military base and I hear it all day long lol.

[@coppertopvon]

@@andreascurls2931 I loved hearing it even in my 20's

[@bethsullivan4613]

@Daniel Crosby In my Opinion, that's the OTHER person's ISSUE! Not yours for being POLITE! God Bless y'all 🙏! Take care 🙂!

[@karisimpson1]

I agree and it melts my heart when I hear it out of respect. I also like to use it professionally in appropriate situations.

[@DrDaddy-yg2ki]

Alot of folks try real hard to be offended everyday.

[@gabriellekelly3462]

Being respectful in the Midwest and South has nothing to do with your sex. I open doors for people and I'm a woman. The other day at the doctors office, my Dad was on crutches a nice young man gave his seat up for my Dad to sit. Because he is elderly. Its respectful. Its has nothing to do with sexism.

[@tresamize9010]

Amen

[@bethanyfields4706]

I've lived in East Tennessee my entire life, 46 years. I've taught school for 25 years. I model acts of politeness to my kids, that reflect the way I hope they will treat others. I use ma'am or sir to all of them, and obviously, they're significantly younger than me. I teach them that using manners, like saying please and thank you, make people WANT to help you, and they also make them GLAD they did. I agree completely, Phil!! Kindness, or apathetic ignorance goes a long way in reflecting the heart.♥️

[@middleofthemitten]

Bristol tn forever

[@russclayton1853]

After moving north to Philly from Slidell, I found that some women took offense at being called ma'am. Some understood that the terms sir and ma'am are terms of respect. I still have not stopped using the terms. That's life. I appreciate the Robertson's spreading the good news.

[@judymahercampbell798]

I taught my children to always open a door for anyone. It doesn't matter who. They also say Ma'am and Sir out of respect for their elders.

[@billbillings7715]

I HOLD THE DOORS OPEN WHEN I'M AT THE STORE. I ALSO SAY YES SIR AND YES MA'AM WHEN I TALK TO PEOPLE . THAT'S HOW I WAS RAISED

[@SoCal4711]

Holding the door for either gender has been a normal thing and mostly appreciated in my experience. The "ma'am" thing is different. I was raised in Louisiana so I understand the polite respect. During forty years in "the North," the "ma'am" thing seemed standoffish and bordered sarcasm. Now that I'm in the South again, the use of maam seems to be an unnecessary colloquialism, though the intention is respect.

[@stacygomez2565]

I live here in Oregon, am a cashier and always say Ma'am to any woman out of respect and kindness. Love your family!! God Bless!!!

[@michellea3282]

I always appreciate being treated like a lady. Anyone that holds a door for me gets a thank you, and I am not offended by good manners at all!

[@MH-hh8pz]

I agree.

[@stilleve757]

I love how Phil can always line things up with the word...even talking about coffee and generators.

[@Amanda-rm3ug]

Learned more listening to your podcasts than I have my whole life about Jesus, salvation, fruit, and repentance. God bless you all. Bring Miss Kay on more often, love her!

[@oomaka3560]

Love these pod casts and I love y'all. God bless the Robertsons, and God bless America

[@GazeldaS]

I'm from the North. My daddy was from Tennessee. I was raised saying yes sir/ma'am, etc. My husband always opens the door for me. To me they are signs of respect. We in the North tend to forgo everyday pleasantries and courtesies. We move to fast. I think there is a big difference between the North and South.

[@ts0507]

“Ma’am” is only seen as disrespectful to an unchecked ego.

[@lmumma1]

And a very immature person.

[@jonscotty422]

That's what we need is more southern hospitality

[@marystachowiak7272]

Don't forget Charm!

[@liannevoyles4059]

I’m thankful I live in the hills of AR! I love how people always help each other.

[@user-km9zx1rr9v]

I was raised in California, I was called ma'am the first time at 28. I cried. As I moved east and eventually south. I realized that if someone said, ma'am, it was out of respect. I raised my kids to hold door, be respectful, and treat others the way they wanted to be treated. Can't do much more than that.

[@kanujason8608]

I grew up in the city but my heart was always for the south because it’s a more peaceful and respectful community. I’ve learned a lot from southern people so polite. I’m 21 and I legit open doors for anyone and I say yes ma’am no ma’am yes sir no sir to anyone even younger folks then me. I work at a local firestone auto service I’m the youngest worker and I treat everyone with respect and always polite to customer whether their older or younger. My parents never taught me this I truly learned on my own by watching videos and being taught by other people being elders. I’m not knocking my parents they taught me a few things I come from a home of Nigerian decent so my parents value education. But the way I am by respecting and loving others and doing good is from God himself and adapting the southern culture here in Texas.

[@debbiemacphail5404]

It's great to hear there are still some respectful young men left in this world. God bless you!!!

[@kanujason8608]

@@debbiemacphail5404 thank you very much

[@tresamize9010]

Thank you

[@conniemiller411]

When feeling insulted by someone saying “Yes Ma’am,” it’s you that is the problem not the person who said it...you’re refusing respect given just because you’re feeling self conscious of yourself, therefore in return you have insulted the person that was trying to be considerate to you.

[@ChibiPanda8888]

Very true

[@cindylandin4672]

People now a days don't like that. I was taught to say yes, ma'am, no sir . I work for customer service on the phone and people say don't say that. I tell them it's a form of respect. Times are getting worse and worse

[@jeffstumpf9129]

Thanks to y’all for providing the loving and enduring message of God’s Word. May he continue to bless you in your ministry.

[@serendipity1237]

I’m 50 years old and say “ma’am” to the 17 year older old cashier at Sonic. THE SOUTH + MA’AM = RESPECT

[@cindycowell2579]

Thankful for Phil and his family! Blessing to my life, and many others! May God bless and keep you and all your family!!!

[@jilltrout44]

I'm from Minnesota, 35 yrs old and I was always taught and I teach my kids to hold doors open for everybody and to say "Yes Sir" or "Yes Ma'am", but a lot of people have no respect. God Bless you and your family!

[@anneerickson6347]

Phil is in a perpetual war with the beavers. :)

[@huttonspears6128]

I have and am still growing up in the south and politeness just comes almost naturally at this point. It's hard to imagine anywhere that doesn't embrace manners and civility.

[@lonnien.clifton1113]

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF BEING A CHRISTIAN 10-4

[@trevorh2436]

I guess people don’t understand that holding the door open for someone or calling them ma’am or sir just is a natural thing that happens all day here in the south and I’m sure the further north you go or the deeper you go into bigger city’s that just doesn’t happen to often

[@moose7472]

Yeah, I live very rural. I wave to everyone, until I’m in town, then wave to no one. Maybe because there are so many people, or when you wave they look at me like I’m stupid. But I’m guilty of this.

[@moose7472]

👍

[@robertestes5887]

@@moose7472 those people give you the middle finger they're just showing you their IQ

[@DB-gr7zb]

I've never understood why people think the north is city. There are cities in the north and south. Country in the north and south.

[@trevorh2436]

DB in the Deep South there are no big city’s and the people are usually normal and friendly 100% of the time in these city’s the biggest city in the Deep South is probably Dallas and that city is pretty normal

[@Wosiewose]

If you want to know what someone feels guilty about... just observe what "triggers" them to go off on you.

[@ChibiPanda8888]

Ooh that's wise

[@divinemercy1792]

I come from South Dakota. Saying ma’am is not something I’m accustomed to and actually told a young man he didn’t have to call me ma’am. He explained to me he was raised that way and it was showing respect. I apologized and from then on, I always enjoyed it when he spoke with us in such a manner. I feel you are all correct on opening doors and such. I do that regardless of who is coming before or behind me.

[@jackschultz6673]

They also don't pull to the shoulder and stop for funerals either I had explain this the other day in the car with a chicago friend. Pull over until funeral procession was past. Respect.

[@LizAllenM]

I called my dad, sir, once, at my mom's suggestion, but my dad grew up in England and he told me not to call him that because it put distance between us. To him, sir was something you said to someone of a higher class. I know it's not that way in the south; a cousin from MS called her dad sir a lot and there was obviously a lot of affection.

[@garyevans3421]

I was raised by southern people from both sides, but sir and ma’am were considered formal for use in the family and it wasn’t insisted on by anyone. I do remember a great aunt who wanted me to address my uncle who was 12 years older as “Uncle Mike”, but my uncle and everyone else didn’t think anything of it. We were taught common courtesy about holding doors for people who were following, regardless of gender. When someone does that for me, and it’s very common in rural Texas, I always thank them for the kindness.

[@trevorh2436]

The big thing down south is you always hold a door for a lady but like you said I hold the door for anyone everytime

[@stevecoley8365]

I'm an old dude who was raised in the deep south. I still say ma'am. It's so engrained in my dna that I can't imagine saying anything else.

[@bonnielaarman1878]

I am from Michigan and I was taught respect for others..I say thank you sir...please...yes ma'am...from my experience it isn't just a Southern thing...its more of a generational thing. I am 75.

[@judymcguire7469]

In Indiana we say "thank you" when someone opens the door for us! What happened to civility and kindness?

[@ChibiPanda8888]

It all went down the toilet. Self-centeredness has become the norm.

[@lindseysantana3728]

I’m 26 years old, if I don’t say yes ma’am to my mother, I’ll be picking my teeth off of the floor.

[@tgmidnightrider2831]

Awesomeness 🥶🤣🤣🤣🎯

[@mbronson2466]

Same and its not just a southern thing. I'm from Ohio and my parents always made me say ma'am and sir. I had to call all my friends parents Mr. and Mrs. whatever. I think its a generational thing. My parents are older so they grew up doing it and they made sure I did it as well.

[@travisreed4070]

I'm 47 and still say yes mam and yes sir...

[@travisreed4070]

@A.A.Ron Davis if showing respect to elders and parents is abuse in any form then you have serious issues. But maybe it's a southern thing and you are not familiar with the customs.

[@JB---]

I'm a Midwesterner, and the only people who say ma'am are store clerks. It's a "customer" term, and usually applied to middle-aged or older women. (And yes, I was a little surprised and chagrined the first time a cashier called me ma'am 'cause I didn't think I was old enough. I had the same feeling when years later a grocery clerk asked if I needed help carrying my groceries to my car, lol.) Where I live, it's not a matter of politeness or respect so much as a general, impersonal way to address someone whose name you do not know. However, people are still polite, just in other ways. Most people will hold the door for the person behind them, male or female. I like a man to hold the door for me if I'm close behind, and most of the time, they do. For me, it's normal to ask how people are doing, and I've had some pretty long, fun conversations with strangers. But it varies in the Midwest depending on how big the city is. I'm wondering where the family was from in Illinois that they didn't expect people to talk to them in public.

[@kirkdustin3930]

AWESOME! Respectful fruit of The Spirit portrayed throughout, IMHO. Thanks Robertson Clan. God be with y'all always!

[@kathywifall1329]

I used to be really uncomfortable with being called ma'am. Why? I felt old especially when "older and really young" people would say it. Now, I realize that is really stupid, it is an endearment at Phil has said. I am using it more too, without even realizing I have done so, except when someone giggles at me for saying it to them. Manners--I was certainly raised that way to be respectful and be truthful to my elders and others. Sadly fell short of that many, many times. Thank you for reminding us how kindness and manners are worth using and showing.

[@jaysinwilliams6619]

Have yall ever sat in church and thought, man, that preacher was talking to me? Yes sir, that's what I find in all yalls podcasts. May GOD continue to bless yall. Thank you for sharing the good word! I sure did need it! Makes me really miss living in the south.

[@JoeKyser]

I don't smell the milk first. I pay for it too 😂 😂 😂

[@lisarichards1956]

My hubby used to say, "Don't look at him. He just wants attention." I would sometimes comment, "Well, maybe he NEEDS some attention!" LOL

[@johnbrandstetter8095]

I've gown up and lived in the north (MN) - nearly 6 decades now. I learned that holding doors open, allowing others to go first, using respectful terms (ma'am and sir are not as common) are accepted. I use ma'am for those who are obviously younger than myself as a term of respect (e.g., my boss!). I have not had anyone tell me that it was perceived as disrespectful. It may have to do with the context and delivery. That said, I do avoid the metropolitan area (Minneapolis and St Paul) - I have no doubt that they would read more into what I say than what I intend. They go out of their way to be offended - while I go out of my way to not offend.

[@connietomlinson6391]

I love it when a man holds a door open for me, or says yes man etc, it doesn’t offend me at all. I think a man is a gentleman when they do that

[@birdwalker7379]

I completely agree. The first time someone called me ma’am was a heart-stopper, but now I feel honored when called ma’am.

[@maybelleann2472]

Please say prayers for our community. A sweet soul in our town was murdered in her yard. She was a believer and is in the arms of Jesus but we are all heartbroken.

[@SuperValgal]

Prayers 🙏

[@lindsaybeaulieu6545]

I live in northern New England and I hear it all the time, women get angry or upset when someone calls them ma’me. I consider it to be terrible bad manners when someone lets the door slam in your face and that has happened to me a lot and I’ve seen it happen to others. I find it nice when someone calls me ma’me or opens the door for me and I think we need more of that everywhere.

[@victhegamernerd9488]

Beautiful message

[@crochet99]

In Tennessee men still open doors and women say thank you. We talk to people standing in line and nobody thinks its weird. We still respect our elders. I raised my sons and daughter to always be respectful. I don't know how to be any other way and never want to learn.

[@zo1820]

I’ve lived in the North all my life and never thought of it as disrespectful but then again I’m a country girl at heart. You guys are awesome! Keep up the good work😀 Lol “touchy feely” me neither🤣

[@1momofmen48]

Oh my, I grew up near the Canadian border, I think that’s pretty north😉 I so appreciate someone holding a door or showing respect. People are crazy for not. Very few men will hold the door open. Way back having children days, I couldn’t find a place to sit at the OB-GYN Because the chairs were taken up by fathers. So please, keep showing respect, it does much for those of us who don’t get much.

[@Aussietari]

So Happy,🤗 to See Jase back Today.‼️ Sending Prayers,✝️ Healing, &. Blessings, from 🇦🇺Australia,🐨 to Everyone affected by the Hurricanes.😌

[@timothygianotti8040]

i agree , i smell everything before consuming it. i was once homeless and ate from places where most people wouldnt dream of eating. its smart to smell first!!

[@brianfranklin5616]

So i never smell my milk like Jase and Al we’re taking about until today. I just thought well I’ll smell it even though it’s expiration date it still good. Y’all saved me because that milk was BADDD. If it hadn’t been for the podcast today i would have drank spoiled milk. Thanks guys! Love what y’all are doing to spread Jesus’s name!

[@donzuckschwerdt4857]

If anyone should have been offended through out history, it should have been Jesus. some of us are too thin skinned

[@mbronson2466]

I love this podcast. Im so glad yall do this every week. Thank you!

[@HeatherRenee619]

Lifelong NYer (finger lakes region) and I think the rudeness comes from self righteousness, pride, depression especially in the winter during the gray and gloomy winter months, and being in a hurry cuz it's so cold - we're in a hurry to get to warmth for half of the year or longer. Personally I hold doors for people, and appreciate it very much when they do for me. City folk are definitely a different breed than us "country bumpkins" 😉🇺🇸

[@joelguy2949]

I have ran into the problem with saying yes mama and yes sir to people in Alabama and I don’t understand because I was raised to respect my neighbors and others but the world is so ungodly now and I’m a security guard and I have also been called names for just reading my Bible in public over the past few years and I don’t say anything to these people but it’s ashamed that the world has gotten like this and thank you all for trying to spread the word of God to the people

[@lindseysantana3728]

When’s miss Kay going to have her own podcast with the other Robertson women? Phyllis included, she’s a Robertson, I just don’t know her last name. Love your sister through Christ 💚

[@sheilaeddy4915]

I smell everything before I drink or eat except soda. 😆

[@paulschweitzer6310]

You are a inspiration to me, the Lord is keeping me around he saved me, broken neck 2 surgeries, up and moving, every day I ask the Lord show me what he wants me to do. God please continue to bless this family

[@nomore8042]

Yea, Jase is back !!!

[@baileypace3856]

I bought a 4500 generator for $400 at harbor freight, ran it for a week straight, just kept pouring gas in it while running for 5 days. No problem at all. $1000 is an expensive generator to me

[@misterssippi601]

I say ma'am and sir to pretty much everybody I come across. It's how I was raised. In my house we would get chastised for not saying it

[@jenniferc872]

I was raised to say Yes Ma’am and Yes Sir. If you didn’t address any adult that way you were in trouble. You can tell about a persons fruit several ways. How I see the fruit of someone is by how they treat children, animals and the handicapped.

[@bethsherman6037]

I just love you fellas y’all are so funny and your love for the Heavenly Father is undisputable! 😇 but I have to say about the milk conversation even cows wean their calves.How many adult cows do we see drinking milk? 0! Keep up the good work we love listening to the podcasts! God Bless

[@suzsewsquilts]

I just love you guys. My mom taught me the smell test, too.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

We Southern folk were taught “ma’am” and “sir” are respectful and are always to be used without exception. It always rankles my nerves to hear a child or young person respond with a terse “NO” or “yeah.” Manners never go out of style, and are important in a civilized society.

[@chopshop6446]

My buddy smell tests everything. I had some sevin bug killer and he took a big wiff of it. I told him you might not wanna smell something like that.

[@garyevans3421]

😂

[@billbillings7715]

THANK YOU PHIL .YOU SIR SPEAK THE TRUTH. AND SIR GOD'S WORD . THANKS AGAIN

[@anthonysmohawkspeedshop324]

I never get tired of listening to Mr. Phil 🇺🇸

[@Les-ne6cd]

I live in a northern state and I guess I have become used to rudeness. (I am not saying everyone I meet are rude.). I personally like having the door opened for me and being called “ma’am”. When a man opens the door for me I say: “Thank you, Sir.” I also try to speak to people as I pass them on the street. If they are looking down, I do not. Respect, in a lot of ways, has become a thing of the past. So sad.

[@ChibiPanda8888]

Exactly. Say thank you when they hold open the door for you. They didn't have to, you know. ;)

[@rosemarielemardy-athmann9244]

I'm from "up North" and it's so ridiculous that Sayin Ma'am is disrespectful...if we didn't say it when I grew up and my children or grandchildren don't say Ma'am...is highly unadvised in my family! Not opening the door would result in a tearing up of the button area or anything close!

[@leeannef2259]

I am from the North (trying hard to convince my husband to leave here) and I see absolutely nothing wrong with being respectful to not just elders, but fellow human beings. We have to stop letting these crazy liberals make good things bad! I will always say "sir" and "ma'am" and hold doors for everyone. And Phil is correct as usual. Schools are not teaching respect. It is so sad.

[@SwiftRead]

"People in the north" also say Ma'am & Sir too. At least, they do where I was raised, in Central New York (aka "the country"). In fact, the words sir & ma'am are a mandatory sign of respect used in the military to this day. We still have good military culture. As you might recall, it was Barbara Boxer (California) that first, so-publicly, took issue with being called "Ma'am" ~ it was by a high ranking military officer giving testimony in Congress. She scolded him for referring to her as a lady, and ordered him to address her as Senator. Apparently the two are not synonymous. What a piece of work... Vivo Cristo Rey!

[@joshuataylor7075]

I was taught as a child that you showed respect regardless of age. Idc if your 10 or 100 ill say yes mam, no mam, yes sir, and no sir. Im going to hold doors for people and im going to smile saying have a good day mam as you walk threw it. If someone doesnt like my southern hospitality ill smile respectfully and say yes mam again as i walk away. Its about respect nothing more and nothing less.

[@sharifritz5406]

I'm from Upper Michigan and never learned to say ma'am or sir. I don't think anyone ever thought it was disrespectful or rude to use those terms we just never acquired that custom.

[@awkwardandrandomlife]

I'm good friends with the coroner in a nearby town. He had a victim who was brain dead, heart stopped, dead. But the man snored for half an hour after my friend called the time of death.

[@bonniemcdaniel8]

I was once told by a very dear Jewish friend of mine that they taught their children to never say ma'am or sir to anyone, at any age. When I asked her why that was, she explained it was not to be disrespectful. But since World War II, it was to establish a state of being non subservient to anyone. Apparently, they were required to be subservient to the Nazis and vowed to never again show subservience to anyone. While I am a huge supporter of Israel and the Jewish people, it is something I have chosen to overlook under the circumstances. However, when I see a grown man dressed half as a woman and half as a man, lose their mind because someone says sir to them, I find this intolerable. I am not required to participate in their delusion.

[@dakotarohrer5520]

Good mornin Robertsons. Just tuning in up here in Ontario Canada, 5am. Great way to start the day, coffee, and jesus. Just a tip, when you buy a new 1000 dollar generator, use it for 1 full tank, then change the oil. It seems like a waste of oil, but that first tank of fuel worth of time running is enough to break it in. When you change the oil it will get rid of any debris that comes naturally with breaking in a new instrument. Fill the oil back up, and you'll be good to go for months. 1 quick oil change after the first tank of fuel cycles through, will save you a world of headache.

[@sassytoonsball-ruck58]

Love my Unashamed listening time...

[@oaklandathletic]

Love these podcasts so much...I leak and need reminding everyday. I am so HAPPY Jase is back... I love ya all....But Jase is has my way of thinking....God Bless....

[@sheilaeddy4915]

Glad to hear y’all again !

[@susangleadow5419]

The younger generation has a small segment that are leading by example. And media is a lot of the problem.

[@bethsullivan4613]

The way Al describes some neighbors that moved from Illinois to Louisiana wasn't very nice. I lived in Illinois for 40yrs but I live in Texas now. That woman's attitude HAD to be the way she was raised ... I was the exact opposite. I am OVERWHELMED w/JOY & GRATEFULNESS to Live in the South!! ✝️✝️💯💯🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@conniemurphree3540]

glad Jase is back.

[@lisacunningham1739]

In Ohio it's yes ma'am and yes sir if your raised right! But there a lot of people in who haven't been, mostly the youth.

[@nathanschool4355]

Here up north saying yes sir or mam sounds kind of cocky, kind of like “yeah sure whatever dude” but usually you can tell when they were raised to say it and are being polite, but I stick away from saying it because I feel they will think I’m being “cocky”

[@biglovebetterworldbetteryou]

A 15 second hug releases oxytocin . You 3 should try it ! 👍

[@ginnyroy241]

They don't want you opening or holding the door so when it slams in their face, they can sue you.

[@shawnlynch6899]

Issue I'm faced with and accused of is; when then mother teaches the son to disrespect the father and the father teaches the son to disrespect the mother, the son respects Noone. Not any adult figure. That is my take on one part of how we as a society got to this place in this day of age. To be clear I do not disrespect anyone in my sons life and try my hardest not to disrespect anyone period. God bless

[@deniseriverahallinan619]

Let’s not get this twisted. I was born and raised in Bronx, NY. I was taught to treat people with respect. Always answered my father with, “yes/no, sir”. If a stranger looks at me, I greet the person. If someone holds the door for me or calls me ma’am. I address it with a thank you. We New Yorkers aren’t all rude.

[@mattschneider5021]

In the real part if NY(any location north of Albany) we love polite people. NYC is a whole different ball game. Jase, I would love to have a conversation in the coffee line. Just make sure it is not Starbucks.

[@abcxyz-io7wt]

Now now Matt, I live below Albany out in the country, we all know the city is a different world from the rest of New York. I like it when people are polite and I talk to anyone I happen to be standing near in line and hello to people as I walk by. 💝😉

[@mattschneider5021]

@@abcxyz-io7wt you are right. I should not judge or throw stones/generalizations.

[@awkwardandrandomlife]

When Mama and Joe first got married they lived off base in Illinois. Joe was in the Air Force and they got married so he could take her with him. Mama said it was the loneliest time of her life because she would walk down the street and wave at neighbors on their porches and they'd ignore her. She wad raised in a mountain community in Tennessee and not waving to a neighbor was close to sin. As a matter of fact, once I started driving, if I didn't acknowledge a car I met with the Southern lifting of the pointer finger from the steering wheel I'd get a chewing from her because the other driver would call her to let her know I hadn't swapped Howdys. Anyway, she was much happier after Joe was stationed in Augusta, Georgia and folks waved at her again when she went on her walks.

[@lisadykes3204]

I know my husband is in trouble when he says" YES MA'AM"! LOL 🤣🤣😂🤣

[@bhffavordiva69]

I'm from the Northeast US, Philly, PA. If you were a young age, ma'am was not a sign of disrespect but you were made to feel old if you're called ma'am instead of Ms or Mrs. Ma'am was also looked down on as a "Country-fied" term.

[@taylorscock]

Welcome back Jase!! I can’t wait to hear all the new stories!

[@sheilafulford6494]

Yes stemwinder!!! That’s a word! Usually say that of a sermon but it works about a hairdo!

[@rcc851]

Coffee story was hilarious! Nice wisdom tied into it.

[@o.clintonl.callaway5200]

Phil: “Every man for himself, every ‘woman’ for ‘himself’”. Oh how true that is today! 🤣😂

[@jordanlee4279]

Naah. I'm from Wisconsin and we say ma'am for older gals.