We commonly refer to men as “sir” as a term of respect. Of course the vast majority of times they’re not actually a sir, and haven’t been knighted. But this is a Commonwealth country, and knighthood is part of our tradition.

In the US, and other non-Commonwealth countries, do you still refer to men as “sir”, or do you only use it when it is their proper title?

Topics: language, people, social, men, speech, respect