Saying "Yes Sir" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Tonyd · 11-13-2004, 11:24 PM

It is always surprising to me how often the boys, especially Beaver, say "yes sir" to Ward. My older brother did to our father, and I have a friend who did to his, but I sure never did say it.

I am wondering how many (if any) of you say or said "yes sir" to your fathers. Maybe it is a thing of the past, or a regional thing.

HaskellGirl · 11-14-2004, 12:09 AM

I've never said "yes sir" to my father...or anyone else, for that matter!

Tonyd · 11-14-2004, 01:04 AM

Sometimes at work I will try to be like Eddie and sweetly say "yes sir" to an annoying customer!

Michael [hXc] · 11-14-2004, 09:02 AM

Never in my life have I said that to my father and I never will.

~*KristenCleaver*~ · 11-14-2004, 01:45 PM

I never have either!

desilu #1 · 11-14-2004, 09:14 PM

Once in a while I found myself saying yes sir to my father but most of the time it was yes daddy. I'm 32 yrs. old and it's still yes daddy.

My husband laughs at me too.

SDGirl90 · 11-14-2004, 11:19 PM

I have never said it either, and don't plan to!

1954Boomer · 11-15-2004, 01:41 AM

I am 50, and although I am part of the "Leave it to Beaver" generation, I never said "yes, sir" to my father. I always referred to him as simply "Dad."

duluthduke · 11-15-2004, 02:08 AM

I am almost as old as 1954 boomer and I never said it either, although it was pretty common in that era!

Mayfieldgirl · 11-15-2004, 05:17 PM

I go to karate in you have to say "yes sir" to the instructor.

Tonyd · 11-15-2004, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by Mayfieldgirl
I go to karate in you have to say "yes sir" to the instructor.

Don't people object to saying it? I would.

desilu #1 · 11-15-2004, 05:56 PM

I guess I just don't see the problem, it just shows respect. It's really no big deal.

HaskellGirl · 11-15-2004, 07:58 PM

I'd object too Tony!!

I guess the reason is that I don't call even the folks that I respect "sir"...so to be forced to do it..well, it would just rub me the wrong way!

Tonyd · 11-15-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by HaskellGirl
I'd object too Tony!!

I guess the reason is that I don't call even the folks that I respect "sir"...so to be forced to do it..well, it would just rub me the wrong way!

I guess we are not "respectful," HaskellGirl.

I have a friend who says it to his father all the time and it seems really weird!

tdr · 11-15-2004, 09:03 PM

I don't remember having to call my dad "sir." The first times I recall being required to call anyone sir was in junior high school and the coaches there. At the football team's first meeting they gave us the 'law' and said failing to address them as "Coach ____" or saying 'yes' or 'no' without the 'sir' would mean extra laps, extra pushups, or other 'extras.' Sorry to get off topic, but most of those coaches were still in their 20's trying to establish themselves as winners and disciplinarians-- something like that-- so calling them "sir" was rather minor compared to their kicking us, "demonstrating" drills where they knocked us flat, et al.

But confomity and respect for authority was more the way of things for those who lived through the depression and WWII-- individuality was a luxary few could afford, having to stand in lines to get food, or for a small chance of landing a job, then being rushed thourgh training to fight the enemy. Men like Ward often did pass this conditioning on to their children. And it played a significant role in the extremes of the "generation gap" a few years later than LITB; particularly in the area of "when Uncle Sam calls, you go", not debating the 'morality' of fighting a guerilla war in SE Asia.

11-13-2004, 11:24 PM	#1
Tonyd Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Location: Lawton Oklahoma USA! Posts: 720	Saying "Yes Sir" It is always surprising to me how often the boys, especially Beaver, say "yes sir" to Ward. My older brother did to our father, and I have a friend who did to his, but I sure never did say it. I am wondering how many (if any) of you say or said "yes sir" to your fathers. Maybe it is a thing of the past, or a regional thing.
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11-14-2004, 09:02 AM	#4
Michael [hXc] dying. Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 29, 2004 Posts: 8,532	Never in my life have I said that to my father and I never will.
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11-14-2004, 01:45 PM	#5
~KristenCleaver~ Kristen & Tony <3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 30, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1,012	I never have either!
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11-14-2004, 12:09 AM	#2
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	I've never said "yes sir" to my father...or anyone else, for that matter!

11-14-2004, 01:04 AM	#3
Tonyd Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 27, 2004 Location: Lawton Oklahoma USA! Posts: 720	Sometimes at work I will try to be like Eddie and sweetly say "yes sir" to an annoying customer!

11-14-2004, 09:14 PM	#6
desilu #1 Lucy/Desi 4-EVER Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2000 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan USA Posts: 724	Once in a while I found myself saying yes sir to my father but most of the time it was yes daddy. I'm 32 yrs. old and it's still yes daddy. My husband laughs at me too.

11-14-2004, 11:19 PM	#7
SDGirl90 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 18, 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 194	I have never said it either, and don't plan to!

11-15-2004, 01:41 AM	#8
1954Boomer Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 18, 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 482	I am 50, and although I am part of the "Leave it to Beaver" generation, I never said "yes, sir" to my father. I always referred to him as simply "Dad."

11-15-2004, 02:08 AM	#9
duluthduke Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: MN Posts: 209	I am almost as old as 1954 boomer and I never said it either, although it was pretty common in that era!

11-15-2004, 05:17 PM	#10
Mayfieldgirl Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 27, 2004 Posts: 53	I go to karate in you have to say "yes sir" to the instructor.

11-15-2004, 05:56 PM	#12
desilu #1 Lucy/Desi 4-EVER Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2000 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan USA Posts: 724	I guess I just don't see the problem, it just shows respect. It's really no big deal.

11-15-2004, 07:58 PM	#13
HaskellGirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Posts: 590	I'd object too Tony!! I guess the reason is that I don't call even the folks that I respect "sir"...so to be forced to do it..well, it would just rub me the wrong way!

11-15-2004, 09:03 PM	#15
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	I don't remember having to call my dad "sir." The first times I recall being required to call anyone sir was in junior high school and the coaches there. At the football team's first meeting they gave us the 'law' and said failing to address them as "Coach ____" or saying 'yes' or 'no' without the 'sir' would mean extra laps, extra pushups, or other 'extras.' Sorry to get off topic, but most of those coaches were still in their 20's trying to establish themselves as winners and disciplinarians-- something like that-- so calling them "sir" was rather minor compared to their kicking us, "demonstrating" drills where they knocked us flat, et al. But confomity and respect for authority was more the way of things for those who lived through the depression and WWII-- individuality was a luxary few could afford, having to stand in lines to get food, or for a small chance of landing a job, then being rushed thourgh training to fight the enemy. Men like Ward often did pass this conditioning on to their children. And it played a significant role in the extremes of the "generation gap" a few years later than LITB; particularly in the area of "when Uncle Sam calls, you go", not debating the 'morality' of fighting a guerilla war in SE Asia.