In college it is fine, in corporate I don’t know why but is absolutely not okay. Here are Liz Ryan's 10 sure signs your boss doesn't respect you and it's time to consider your … You can do this while still being polite. Fill out a form? Sir is a formal English honorific address for men, derived from Sire in the High Middle Ages.Traditionally, as governed by law and custom, Sir is used for men titled knights i.e. Having had some experience with the U.S. Navy, I can assure you that calling a female superior officer "sir" would pretty quickly get you your a** handed to you. While this may seem scary, you will set the tone for how your boss treats you. – John M. Landsberg Aug 6 '13 at 21:02 Call you back? If a boss constantly calls you outside of your working hours, simply don’t respond. Let him know you realize he is under a lot of pressure, but then tell him how difficult the work environment is when he is constantly on edge and quick to raise his voice. This means they are also intimidating and volatile, so I feel wary of raising the issue directly. Btw, she obviously isn't doing this in a serious way like talking to her boss or something, more of a friendly/joking way. Referring to customers/members of the public (whose names you do not know) as Sir or Madam is one thing - having a boss (whose name you do know) demand that you call him sir is quite another! If you want him/her to call you by your first name, just let her/him know how you would prefer being addressed. When your boss doesn't respect you as a person or a professional, you're spinning your wheels. The reasons are: 1. Tell your boss that you demand to be referred to as "lord". Do you want them to reply? If you suspect this is the problem with your boss, choose a calm, convenient time to ask him about his behavior. You’re not obliged to answer their calls, nor are you obliged to answer their emails. The boss is a classic entrepreneur – manic and with a big personality. Be clear and specific so they know what you want them to do. I have seen people getting offended on being addressed as Sir/Ma’am. Depends where are you right now. Sadly, I think if you are devoted to his service you might have to respect his wishes,unless you are brave enough to ask again. Perhaps my lord or your highness, hahaha. I understand entirely your point of view, that it is not special to call him sir if you call everyone that title, and while I wholeheartedly agree with you, I am not your dom. Why would she do that? Instead, when writing a polite follow-up email, be clear about what you want the person to do after reading your email. It might help others answer your question if you include more details: culture, your position, your boss's position, your relationship with your boss, etc. Girls, have you ever done that with a guy and if so what did it mean? "Ma'am" is correct, I assure you. One thing I find strange is that she always calls me sir, and only me.