Not exactly. I just feel that once in a while, we could call Management "non-hourlies" for fun and make us feel better. That is all. Plus, I like having fun here.
I know the UPS first name basis tradition and policy.
But if Hoax came to my work area, I would call him sir.
It was the way I was raised.
Those that are senior or deserve respect due to position, I call them sir or ma'am.
shhh do not tell DS. I will never forget that as a Mod, I called him sir and he went ballistic.
Lol, thanks for raising this thread from the dead, Hoax'. I haven't read anything but this last page but I got a good laugh from Upstate's comment concerning rod's taking in 260lbs.
I'm with you on this, though mine is much more informal "yezzir" and "yezz'm." I actually say that to pretty much everyone I encounter, including those younger than me. It's just become second nature, I guess.