Because the origin of the word "Sir" derives from the Middle French word sire which is a honorific title to a male leader which means mylord. In most history of leadership around the world during the medieval times are male.
It also derive from the Old French "sieur" which is a contraction title "Seigneur" meaning "lord'.
Today the word sir is commonly used to call a male person if you don't know his name. It also use to address a male higher ranking official in a company or organization. Or it is simply a word to call to a male person to show respect.
No. When you are addressed as sir, the person speaking to you is acknowledging you as a man, not necessarily an old man.
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The wife of a man with the honorary title of 'Sir' has the honorary title of 'Lady'.
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Mr still. Unless he's widowed, then you call him sir
Yes, Sir refers to a male. Whether or not he is gay or straight is irrelevant.
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Call him "sir", unless you are older than 80.
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Sir Bassa , or Mike Bassa, is a jerk. He just wants people to call him sir to sound important
Your fiance.