Southern Charm

After interviewing five people yesterday, I hired a young lady for one of the job openings. She has a full time job that is across the street from my office. This would be a second job so she can save more money for a down payment on a house that she wants to purchase. She was well spoken and very proper. She must have Southern roots because she kept saying the word "Miss" before my name. In the South that is they way someone younger than you shows respect. She also referred to me as "Ma'am". It sounded so charming. When I introduced her to my bookkeeper she also called her "Miss". Being the tough talker that she is, my bookkeeper said, "You do not have to call me Miss". The young lady responded, "Okay Ma'am" to which my bookkeeper answered, "Stop being so formal". I said that I thought those expressions were so nice in a world that can be so mean. I think that this woman will be a great addition to my office.