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The term "Sir" can be used generically when addressing any male person in a polite manner.
Similarly "Madam" can be used to address a female person. However, with women the term "Miss" can also be used for an unmarried younger female. It is sometimes difficult (as compared to "Sir") to know which address to use. Sometimes "Miss" is flattering. If in doubt "Madam" will do.
If you happen to be in the Armed Forces, obviously the title Sir and Madam (sometimes shortened to "Ma'am") must be used when addressing a senior commissioned officer and this will be taught to you during training.
The other use is when a person is knighted - at which point they become "Sir -...." . However for a female the equivalent here is "Dame -....".
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What Do You Call your Boss?
It depends how 'familiar' you are with them... Either sir/madam, mr/mrs/miss or by their first name.
How do you address an OBE?
An OBE would be addressed as Sir of Madam. Having the title OBE is another way to term being "knighted."
What problems did madam cj walker face?
Madam C. J. walker started losing her hair and use almost every hair product.
What pub does madam rosmerta use in Harry Potter?
The three broomsticks
Is it better to be a kid and why?
Yes because being a kid means no responsibility, and you are always with your parents. Nobody can call you Mr, Madam, Sir, etc when you are a child, only adults get called that.
Should you use dear sir or madam in a cover letter?
Madam is appropriate only when you know the recipient is a female but her name is not known.If you know that the recipient is a woman and you know her last name, use the term Ms. The marital status of the recipient is not appropriate and is irrelevant.If you are making a generic response when you are not sure who will receive it, then you Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Sir or Madam.
How to address seniors in a farewell party?
Just call them by name. Don't use 'Sir' or 'Madam'.
Swedish names for Sir and Madam?
Sir = Herr, unless it is considered a given title, then it stays Sir, prior the the name of the person even in Swedish. Madam = Fru
What is the masculine of madam?
In English there are no masculine or feminine forms. English uses gender specific nouns for male or female.Madam (abbreviated Mdm.) is a title used only in formal situations to address a female (Madam Ambassador, Madam Chairperson, etc.)Sir is an appropriate counterpart to address a male in formal situations.Mister (abbreviated Mr.) is the title for a male in less formal situations.Mistress (abbreviated Mrs.) is the title for a married female.Miss is the title for an unmarried female.Ms. is the title for a female without marital information. The noun 'Ms.' is not an abbreviation, it is a word created to eliminate marital status from the title of a female.
How do you address strangers?
You can address them as 'Sir' if they are a man, ' Miss' if you do not know if the lady is married or not, 'Madam' if you know the lady is married. If you are writing a letter, and you do not know the gender, you can address him/her as 'Dear Sir/Madam'. If you do not want to use any of the above, you may use 'excuse me'. Hope this answers your question :)
What to call a bank teller?
Sir or Madam
If you don't know hr manager name can you use sirmadam in email?
Of course.Dear Sir/Madam,Yours faithfully
What is sir in Czech?
pane and madam is pani :P
How do you answer an ad?
Dear Sir or Madam,I am writing in response
If a man is sir what do you call a women?
madam Or ma'am
Bussness introduce letter?
Dear Sir or Madam:
What is the equivalent noble title of sir for a woman?
The equivalent noble title of "Sir" for a woman is "Dame."
