I'm from the South, too. What I find interesting is that places I've visited in Mexico feel more like the South than most other U.S. regions I've been. Including using salutations of respect.
Just as in the South, they formally address people as Mr./Mrs./Miss with surname. Or not as formal by using a certain salutation before first names. Most Americans are familiar with Spanish "Señor" "Señora" and "Señorita" with surnames. But to show respect when using first names, you first add title "Don" (for a man) or "Doña" (for a woman).
Same here. I had one jokingly call me out on it once because she was maybe 19 and I was in my mid 30's. I just told her it was how I was raised and drove off.
Fast food restaurant worker gets "yes ma'am/sir" and "no ma'am/sir" from me 100% of the time.
Same here.
And if I know their names, it's Miss or Mister: Miss Jean and Mr. Rob, especially if they are older.
I'm in the South.
When calling customer support, I ask their names and ask how they are doing. And I USE their names during the call.
Important to respect people as individuals.
I'm from the South, too. What I find interesting is that places I've visited in Mexico feel more like the South than most other U.S. regions I've been. Including using salutations of respect.
Just as in the South, they formally address people as Mr./Mrs./Miss with surname. Or not as formal by using a certain salutation before first names. Most Americans are familiar with Spanish "Señor" "Señora" and "Señorita" with surnames. But to show respect when using first names, you first add title "Don" (for a man) or "Doña" (for a woman).
So in Spanish, GEOTUS is "Don Don." ;-)
Same here. I had one jokingly call me out on it once because she was maybe 19 and I was in my mid 30's. I just told her it was how I was raised and drove off.
Ha ha, ma'am to a high school kid :)