Lawrence, Kansas, huh? - Oh well, that doesn't support Litgal's theory of southern terminology - although it doesn't contradict it either. You are probably both right - there is a regional element to the use of the word 'Sir' and there is a social (military style) element, too.
Good to know that I gave you a laugh, though. As you will have guessed, my knowledge of the US is severely limited.
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Date: 2006-07-06 10:59 am (UTC)Good to know that I gave you a laugh, though. As you will have guessed, my knowledge of the US is severely limited.
Thanks for the clarification.