Sir Sir Sir

[AyeCantSeeYou]

I've been dealing with this person for years. They don't seem like the kind of person students would like or respect. What makes you think I'm wrong?

Don't go there!

 

[White 6]

The way they say it. And when they say it. Context. It happened to me once. She clearly was irritated with me so when she said it, I could tell she wasn't being sincere.

There are times when they mean it but if every other kid is calling you sir as they walk by you in the hall, something is wrong. Somethings not right. Perhaps they're goofing on him. He doesn't seem like the kind of guy the kids would like or respect.

Probably a fairly normal guy. I addressed most of my teachers as Mr. so and so, or Mrs. so and so, only calling them Sir or Mame, if they were asking me something.

 

[gipper]

You think people who say that are not being sincere?

Yes.

 

[gipper]

Turns out he's right

"Bless your heart" is considered an insult because, while seemingly polite, it's often used as a subtle way to express pity or condescension towards someone, implying that they are naive, foolish, or simply wrong, often with a patronizing tone.

Key points about "bless your heart" as an insult:

• Indirect nature: The phrase itself sounds kind, but the context and delivery can make it clearly sarcastic.
• Southern origin: This expression is particularly prevalent in the Southern United States.
• Condescending tone: When used as an insult, it often implies that the speaker is talking down to the other person.

Example:

• "Well, you really believe that? Bless your heart."

• Bless your heart - Wikipedia
  In 2016, Nikki Haley, then governor of South Carolina, received extensive press coverage for saying the phrase in response to an a...
  
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Dumb Teach never gets anything right. He doesn’t even know the US is an empire.

 

[Unkotare]

Probably a fairly normal guy. I addressed most of my teachers as Mr. so and so, or Mrs. so and so, only calling them Sir or Mame, if they were asking me something.

If I may say so, I fear that if someone were to say the things "that person" was posting about me in front of my students, they might very well find themselves in physical danger.

 

[Unkotare]

Dumb Teach never gets anything right. He doesn’t even know the US is an empire.

The US is not an empire. Words have meanings.

 

[sparky]

Probably a fairly normal guy. I addressed most of my teachers as Mr. so and so, or Mrs. so and so, only calling them Sir or Mame, if they were asking me something.

old world cordiality is appreciated in a civilization losing it's civility W6 ~S~

 

[White 6]

If I may say so, I fear that if someone were to say the things "that person" was posting about me in front of my students, they might very well find themselves in physical danger.

That's good, as long as you don't suggest it. I wouldn't even fault you for looking away, with other things on your mind.

 

[Unkotare]

That's good, as long as you don't suggest it. I wouldn't even fault you for looking away, with other things on your mind.

I'm sure I would reluctantly restrain them. Being peaceful really pisses me off!

 

[White 6]

I'm sure I would reluctantly restrain them. Being peaceful really pisses me off!

Obviously, if in the halls of the school, the classroom or even on campus during school hours, I'd kind of expect it of you. Otherwise, not so much.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Blessing of a person’s heart used to be done in the third person as a polite way of indicating a foolish act. I was on an jury and an older woman said of a chem plant worker killed in a mishap, “bless his heart, he thought he could shut off that valve and save the day.”

 

[Seymour Flops]

I've mentioned this before, but I get "yes sir," "no sir," "hello sir," "excuse me sir," thank you sir" - ed all day long, and I work in as inner city an inner city school as you can imagine (and that the likes of brokeloser is so afraid of). I just walked down the hallway, and I must have gotten "sir" - ed 10 times in 100 yards.

The kids are alright.

Good to hear it!

 

[Unkotare]

Blessing of a person’s heart used to be done in the third person as a polite way of indicating a foolish act. I was on an jury and an older woman said of a chem plant worker killed in a mishap, “bless his heart, he thought he could shut off that valve and save the day.”

The blessing I mentioned was given in Arabic, so it was not a backhanded insult or a quaint southern catchphrase. The girl who offered the blessing is a very nice person and not prone to sarcasm.