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by nzbeachdaisy on November 7th, 2008

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Apparently, to answer 'what?' when someone calls your name, is bad manners, but I heard today that it used to be considered good manners. Can you shine some light on this for me?

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  • by mr. Bill on November 7th, 2008

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    Being raised in southern traditions in was considered impolite to answer "what". Even as an adult I will answer sir or ma am. Mr Bill

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