What is the correct pronunciation of the word “ma’am”? From my experiences of military personnel and police officers in the UK, both of whom use the word ma'am to address female, superior officers; I can tell you that it is commonly pronounced as "marm" (with the letter r, being a non-rhotic one)
Can sir be used to address female officers? The use of the term sir as a form of address for men, especially those of higher rank or status, is discussed in several prior questions including this one They all indicate that the term is reser
Difference between Warm regards and Best regards Warm Regards is relatively unusual, even in the more common form Warmest Regards It's probably best reserved for close friends relatives Best Regards is quite common, even in "semi-formal" emails and business letters today Though I personally wouldn't use it unless I've personally met the addressee It's also fine for personal correspondence - but some may feel it's become a bit
What does slicker than snot on a doorknob mean? Robert Hendrickson, The Facts on File Dictionary of American Regionalisms (2000) mentions "slick as a school-marm's leg" (from New England), "slicker'n a smelt" (also from New England), and "slick as a peeled onion" (from Appalachia), but no snot-related similes
Is it common to call our mother with maam in the western U. S? The quotation about dialects omits to mention that Mam is the word for mother in the Welsh language, so it is used in Wales as well as northern England It is said that people who are going to meet the Queen are directed to address her as Ma'am to rhyme with jam (i e not 'marm'), so it's not just in America that the two words are
Newest ae-raising Questions - English Language Usage Stack Exchange What is the correct pronunciation of the word “ma’am”? Back in the day, the word ma’am (when addressing the Queen) was always pronounced “marm” British TV shows from before the 80s confirm this In the movie The Queen, we are told that the correct