How dare you?! Just kidding, I’ve been there and I don’t get it. At least you didn’t go from Sir to Snowflake as that would likely elicit an unfavorable reaction.
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It's a sign of respect, but for me, it also creates a "us" vs "them" mentality. That someone is different (especially when I'm the only person that's said to). I dislike that greatly - in work, we are one team... not me and a team. So if we use the terminology (sir, ma'am) universally, I'm set.... but why single me out?
i am confused by your post....can you elaborate for me?
It feels like I'm being singled out with a sign of respect by my teammates that don't use that for/with each other. So it feels that I'm different ... set apart. It's the best way to describe it (and this is just me, I'm not speaking for anyone else). In a work environment where team work and team activity is critical (and historically the more experienced "older" people are in charge), it feels like I'm being positioned separately (maybe even "above") others in the team. It feels wrong and really messes with our team dynamic of a flat org where anyone can challenge or raise things.
If other teammates are consciously or subconsciously elevating or separating me, it makes it harder for people to challenge my opinions or provide critical feedback to me on my work. Not sure if that makes sense now that I'm re-reading it, but it makes sense in my twisted around mind!
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I need more time to play golf. Silly work getting in the way.
i get what you are saying. i basically say it to everyone that walks in the door. younger older doesn't matter....BUT...only the older guys seem to have a problem with it.It feels like I'm being singled out with a sign of respect by my teammates that don't use that for/with each other. So it feels that I'm different ... set apart. It's the best way to describe it (and this is just me, I'm not speaking for anyone else). In a work environment where team work and team activity is critical (and historically the more experienced "older" people are in charge), it feels like I'm being positioned separately (maybe even "above") others in the team. It feels wrong and really messes with our team dynamic of a flat org where anyone can challenge or raise things.
If other teammates are consciously or subconsciously elevating or separating me, it makes it harder for people to challenge my opinions or provide critical feedback to me on my work. Not sure if that makes sense now that I'm re-reading it, but it makes sense in my twisted around mind!
have you ever said "don't call me sir, i work for a living"?
I worked with a guy years ago that never liked it, he’d always reply “Sir’s my Dad, I’m ......”. Personally I probably get called Sir but it goes in one ear and out the other, I’m not someone who pays attention to meaningless banter.
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The phrase is rooted in the military. Drill Sergeants and other NCOs did not like being called "Sir" as that was for officers.
i have heard that before. i have several family members in the military and they don't get it or use that phrase. maybe i just bring out the fools...lol
No, lol, that was more of a military thing as @MagicSpell pointed out.... I have however, made a game of it after explaining why I don't want to be called that. Every time someone says it, they owe me a beer during team happy hours.
Another sign of the apocalypse, this from Plastics Today:
Never mind that even a significant number of environmentalists agree that plastics offer net benefits in packaging. (What happened to many plastic bag bans during the height of the pandemic? They were suspended, that's what, because the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.)
If environmentalists really want to advance civilization, they can perfect a pretzel-like can for beer.
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Paper Bottle Coming Soon to a Liquor Store Near You
Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky will be available in a paper-based bottle in early 2021. The bottle will be “100% plastic free” and made “entirely from sustainably sourced wood,” according to Diageo, the multinational beverage alcohol company that owns the Johnnie Walker brand.
Never mind that even a significant number of environmentalists agree that plastics offer net benefits in packaging. (What happened to many plastic bag bans during the height of the pandemic? They were suspended, that's what, because the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.)
If environmentalists really want to advance civilization, they can perfect a pretzel-like can for beer.
we need an angry quick access emoji / reaction ... so much anger on this thursday
I don't know what's worse here. The fact that they are going to package perfectly good Scotch in a paper bottle or the fact that there is a publication "Plastics Today"
I may have briefly subscribed to that publication for business purposes... so my vote goes to paper bottle!I don't know what's worse here. The fact that they are going to package perfectly good Scotch in a paper bottle or the fact that there is a publication "Plastics Today"
It's possible my world view may have been influenced by The Graduate airing on network television when I was about thirteen . . .
. . . but plastics have done more to improve the quality of life, including lives they have saved, than the average person will ever realize.
. . . but plastics have done more to improve the quality of life, including lives they have saved, than the average person will ever realize.
Big school board vote last night that I disagreed with, but that is not my rant. Last night regarding the school board's vote , people made comments on FB, I replied, they said that I was wrong and I responded with facts that showed I was correct. I woke up today and some people have deleted their comments and I look like a crazy person responding to ghosts.
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The last thing you should worry about in this world is what people think about you, ESPECIALLY ON FACEBOOK!
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I don’t care what others think about me. But when I logged in today, it says I replied to my own comment like 4 different times. It just looks mental when I am answering questions that are no longer there.
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Could make for some interesting parent/teacher conferences.
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Booked a 10am tee time today for two people.
"We can get you out at 9 or 10, can we pair you with another twosome?"
Sure, I will take 10 am.
Show up to a pretty much empty course. "You can just go out when you want, the other pair are at breakfast."
We played 18 in 2:45 on a tough course.
Why the heck did you pair us with no other groups on the book?
"We can get you out at 9 or 10, can we pair you with another twosome?"
Sure, I will take 10 am.
Show up to a pretty much empty course. "You can just go out when you want, the other pair are at breakfast."
We played 18 in 2:45 on a tough course.
Why the heck did you pair us with no other groups on the book?
Your kids get to go to school??
I'd wrap my kids in plastic wrap if I could kick them out of the house for school.
I keep backing out of tee times because I work way too much. I had about 3 weeks of a normal schedule after Covid and Riots, and before this storm. AT least I had a job during all of that though.
Also, I almost quit golf today because wow I've never been this bad.
Also, I almost quit golf today because wow I've never been this bad.
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Our city sends out a full color magazine, the likes of which Oprah is even envious. 52 pages this particular issue. I think its quarterly. They send it to everyone whether you asked for it or not. City Population: 27,210. Now, when I was in I.T., color was around .79/pg if I recall.
Inside said city magazine?
We've signed the city up for a solar field on top of city hall. In 15 years, we the residents own it. I think lifespan in ideal conditions is 20+?? Have fun recycling.
We also now have electric charging stations outside the mega mall that is city hall and the newly expanded waterpark, which has since been shut down with Covid and other fecal outbreaks. Free charging for anyone for two hours, and $2/hr thereafter. No telling if residents will get to use it.
How about not cutting down 6 forests quarterly for your magazine ya lib ass clowns. Gawd the stupidity. But where do I move to??
Inside said city magazine?
We've signed the city up for a solar field on top of city hall. In 15 years, we the residents own it.
I think lifespan in ideal conditions is 20+?? Have fun recycling.We also now have electric charging stations outside the mega mall that is city hall and the newly expanded waterpark, which has since been shut down with Covid and other fecal outbreaks. Free charging for anyone for two hours, and $2/hr thereafter. No telling if residents will get to use it.
How about not cutting down 6 forests quarterly for your magazine ya lib ass clowns.
Gawd the stupidity. But where do I move to??
Took a tumble today helping the guys load a Container going to Guyana, lucky it is not worst being as old as I am but right ankle, left knee and thigh and left elbow is all pretty painful right now. Beer and watching golf is helping, but my round in the morning to try the new putter may not be a grand experience.