[lbo-talk] Jacobin debate up

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Well, so far as I know, it's the mode of address for older, respectable women, which this one certainly was.

I mean, if somebody called me "Maam", I'd feel a little deflated, but I'd understand.

I have no idea why she got all irate.

Joanna

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From: "SA" <s11131978 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:26:28 AM
Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] Jacobin debate up

On 10/23/2011 5:57 AM, socialismorbarbarism wrote:


> BTW, what are those objections to addressing someone as "Ma'am" about?
> I didn't get it when the speaker objected and I don't get why it was
> continued in the comments. What was supposed to be the proper form of
> address?

Good fucking question. That lady was bananas.

SA
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