Hi Tamar,

Sorry that I've addressed you incorrectly. Yes it's a cultural difference since we here in the Philippines most often traditionally uses sirs or ma'am politely to address respectfully persons we communicate to which we don't know personally.

Sonny


>You are right sir.

>Just a reminder that I'm not a "sir"; I'm a woman. I'm not the only one here.

>Also, I recognize that it may be a cultural difference, but we're all colleagues here and neither "sir" nor "madam" is needed. First names are fine.

>Tamar