Mike Johnston wrote: > > The "Sir,..." was the first clue! <g> > > Keith, > You got that right. In England, the Queen has to knight you. In America, > every guy becomes a "Sir" as soon as he turns 40, or goes bald, gets a > paunch, starts wearing a suit, or any combination of the above. > > <g>
<grump> I wish this were true. Through some misguided policy of "friendliness" or "putting the customer at ease" or something, every 22-year-old store clerk or bank teller seems to think it's OK to first-name a stranger. I find myself wanting to ask, "Hey, I'm almost old enough to be your grandfather. When do I get to be 'Mr. Moore'?" Feh... </grump> Stephen
