I am socially awkward.. But would you considered me respectful?

[Whiteknight]

So when speaking to strangers like classmates or random people that I see, I do the following:

1. I address the females as ma'am and address the males as sir.

2. I try to make and hold eye contact during the course of the conversation.

3. I try to smile as often as possible.

4. I speak in a softer tone.

5. I will try to give a slight bow after the conversation. (I am Asian heh)

Ex: When I want to get a stranger's attention, I always start with "Excuse me, Ma'am" or "Excuse me, Sir"

I would always say thank you.



So say if you talked to me, would you considered me respectful if I do all of the above?

[~Yotsubato~]

Definitely 

[......]

sure i'd consider you respectful/polite...

 

but i assume you also want honest opinions... 

 

i'd also probably find you a bit stiff and insincere... 

 

not a bad thing though really... i mean, i wouldn't walk away with negative feelings about you... just.....

[llamaswag]

Yes!!

 

I'll hire you if I'm the boss

[IceHism]

You would be respectful....

 

But being socially awkward is a different thing all on its own.

[jebin]

That's very respectful.

But it would be awkward if a classmate called me sir.

[Delincious]

not respectful, polite

[Dongwoo woo]

Yup

Oh my we have the same experience

[____shawnee]

Yes but it'd be a bit weird to be honest. Then again you say you're socially awkward.

[fgt]

Polite

 

Not feeling the sir and m'dam thing though

[Tadpole.]

No. That's not being respectful. That's being formally polite.

[PerfectOppa]

Respectful and a bit creepy because of the "Excuse me, Sir". I really don't like the word "Sir"

[Whiteknight]

Respectful and a bit creepy because of the "Excuse me, Sir". I really don't like the word "Sir"

 

In the United States, it is actually use a lot. ^^

[Channeler]

Other people may find the bowing and consistent addressing of others as sir/madam kind of awkward.

[tinypuffling]

You can be very respecful and polite but still be socially awkward. It depends on where you are and who you are talking to. The points you mention above will fit right in with a more formal setting or a laidback professional scenario. 

 

If you behave that politely in a pub people would probably call you a tosser putting on an act. 

 

Just be yourself and never mind what people think (:

[Whiteknight]

Other people may find the bowing and consistent addressing of others as sir/madam kind of awkward.

 

Should I only do it when addressing Asian people then? THey are more comfortable with it I am guessing.

[Firentas]

I would punch you in the face if you called me sir.

[yana101]

yes were kind of alike

[Whiteknight]

I would punch you in the face if you called me sir.

Why? 0.0

[Cleopatra25]

Just because you're socially awkward doesn't mean you can't be respectful... The two aren't mutually exclusive.

[sane]

Polite, yes. Not sure of most of those things qualify as "respectful", but eh. I think if you respect them in your heart then that will most likely show through your actions~

 

 

Oh, you should be aware though that some people might not like being called ma'am or sir because it makes them feel old.

[Miyeon]

That's very respectful.

But it would be awkward if a classmate called me sir.

You're a fanboy? :D

[jebin]

You're a fanboy? :D

Yes, I'm a boy 

This is like the 10th time someone's asked me this 

[Miyeon]

Yes, I'm a boy 

This is like the 10th time someone's asked me this 

awesome hehehe c:

[ravioli]

well yeah i could consider you respectful but that has nothing to do with social awkwardness