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There is a young man that has waited on me at a local eatery, who is polite, efficient, and truly does a great job. But there is one thing that he does that kindof catches me off guard. When addressing me, he calls me "Boss". "Here you go Boss" "Is there anything else you need Boss?" "You have a nice day, Boss.". I am not sure about this moniker. I noticed he uses it with everyone he deals with...but truthfully, it makes me a bit uncomfortable. Is this a new thing; am I just behind the times?
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A lot of folks don't like the "sir" and "ma'am" labels, but he can't be too familiar... he probably tried to find something that he thought would work. I'd let it go if it's the only issue you have with his service.
One of the bagboys at our local grocery store uses that term too.
You are his boss! Customers pay service staff's wages...
If you don't like it, introduce yourself and make a new friend. I'm sure both of you would be happy with that.
I think you all are misunderstanding. I have no intention of complaining, or even trying to have him call me something else. I just simply stated it is a term I'm not familiar with nor does it make me feel comfortable. I may be his "Boss" in a sense, but I really don't like it as a general way of addressing the public. I am more impressed with his great service. I simply am not familiar with this form of greeting and wondered if it was something used more in larger cities than where I come from. And I might add, I do not consider myself old by any means.
Everyone who works in the service industry has their own shtick. I have a server who uses M'lady. I always place plates and say for the lady or for the gentleman.
I've never heard of anyone calling another person "Boss" like this. I joke with my charge nurses and call them "boss" sometimes, but that's it.
Just let him know it makes you uncomfortable, and tell him how wonderful you think his service is. I guess it's just his 'schtick'.
Is it the term "boss" or is it they way he delivers it, as in his tone or attitude? For example: "honey" or "sweetie". Some people can say it and it comes across as nice or lovely. Some can say it and it comes across rude or condescending or like a dirty old man. It may be his way of being friendly.
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Interesting Debbie.
I've never had anyone say that to me in that type of setting.
The one place I have heard it used is on "The Mentalist" tv show; the staff all call their supervisor "Boss". It throws me a bit each time they say it....and I've been watching it for years now.
I agree with the person who suggested letting him know you'd like to be called by your name, since you are a regular customer, that should be welcomed by him. You don't have to say anything to him about him using Boss if you don't want.
I don't know about it being a case of behind the times but I had a cousin that use to call every one kid or kids if there was a group. Even the adults. It comes around every once in a while like fashion.
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I've heard that used quite often and it has almost always been by people of Middle Eastern descent but has always been directed at my DH or DDad, never a woman. My peeve is when someone calls me "Dude". Really?
I have been called Boss a few times at restaurants. My DD calls everybody Honey and doesn't get many complaints. She comes across as just being kind I guess. I also agree that some people just need a catch phrase.
I hear it all the time. My dad uses it and I had never heard if it, I thought it was something older folks said. Sometimes it's from customer service people but sometimes my dad says it to customer service people after they've helped him, like "thanks, boss!"
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