wasnani Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 @catwriter Yeah, good catch…guess I just skim through the posts, never completely read them. Happens many times even with my clients. Have to be more attentive.True story:One nice client said recently you did a great job and I wanted to tip you but didn’t because I lost my job. Hope you don’t mind.I said: Haha, no problem, thanks!Then I read the job loss part.Then I made a thousand apologies.Always gets me into trouble.[Maybe that’s why I am Writer99025 not Reader99025… food for thought]Good informationThank you 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigworkers Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Yap, sellers should remove the word “SIR” / “MADAM” / “MAM” also from their gig’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shubh2012 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 That depends. I have a senior, highly placed Indian from the U.S. ordering my articles. I call him Sir. That is considered respectful in our culture.I call him Sir. That is considered respectful in our culture.I thought they left in '47. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skmabdullah Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I agree with you. Best way is to use their user name. I think it is very effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashstyles Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 some buyers react when I called them by their username 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenasemenkova Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 some buyers react when I called them by their username 🤨 People who want to be called by name usually introduce themselves first. That being said, I have a regular who goes by “Tom” and once I got: “Well, actually, this is his wife”. Oops.This account-sharing thing is something I have strong feelings about but that’s a talk for another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelbostwick Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Yes, agreed, there are multiple reasons not to use a username as a greeting. If someone doesn’t introduce themselves by name there is no need to address them by name. Just stick with ‘you’ when you need it. Anything else can make you look unprofessional even if your English is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theratypist Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 but I think we should just use it when we’re 100% sure on the genderWell, I hate being called Sir or any other things like Bro, Dear, etc., period. 🙂So I partly agree with what you said, more specifically I would change the “should” to “could” in your above post.That’s because ‘Should’ could force people to use Sir when the gender is known, which many don’t like being called that (and I don’t want a surge of Sir-calling people in my Inbox because of that ‘should’ 😅 ), whereas “Could” gives the option to use Sir or not use it, preferably the latter 😛Hahahaha, thanks on the clarification there @woofy31. Yes, I would agree that it should have been could instead of should – I actually wasn’t paying attention to my use of could and should. Hahahaha, I promote no forcing whatsoever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikavoice Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 So many sellers use “Sir” in their gig and profile descriptions as if female buyers did not exist.“Order now sir” … “Here to help you sir” will alienate many females and they will not buy your gig.So … drop the “Sir” and watch your sales “Soar”. 🙂So many sellers use “Sir” in their gig and profile descriptions as if female buyers did not exist.It’s a surefire way to not mek-sells. :roll_eyes:It’s annoying as hell. Besides, if they want to mek 💵 money, money is not gender specific, it’s a green smelly paper. 😷Next time, I’ll ask “Sir would you like some grey poupon with your order?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohilobor Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I usually use “Hello” “Hi” “Dear”…no sir or madamThanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelbostwick Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I usually use “Hello” “Hi” “Dear”…no sir or madamThanksDon’t use Dear. People do not like to be called Dear unless it’s by their close family or friends. Not in business. Never ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milanmanojlovic Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Don’t use Dear. People do not like to be called Dear unless it’s by their close family or friends. Not in business. Never ever.More than correct haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahiduls Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 when someone say Sir,doesn’t mean Awkward?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minhaz_faisal Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 when someone say Sir,doesn’t mean Awkward??well, not every one like to be Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikavoice Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 when someone say Sir,doesn’t mean Awkward??when someone say Sir,doesn’t mean Awkward??The point of the topic is using “Sir” in descriptions. Basically, making females feel like the Seller(s) only cater to male clients.Btw~ It’s very awkward for females to be called sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiislamm Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I never called my client’s sir or anything like that. I think that is not necessary for this. You can call by their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawinglady Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Spot on, advice taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashique99 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 you nailed it! i saw some of this gig few days ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akibshahriar Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I agreed with you man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydsolutions Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 I agreed with you manThanks. But remember …. leave out the word “man”. You don’t know whether or not I am a man. That is what the post is all about. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seocraft13 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 well said. I strongly agree with you. Everyone suggest that call the buyers as sir but I think it’s not necessary at all. You show good behave with them that’s enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j6nyc6 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 If you absolutely need to call them anything, just reply to them using their username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garythomas9501 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 So much truth!! 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikseastar Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Maybe better use “hello human” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclabzsolutions Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I always use “My Friend” best option to when it comes to this kind of gender issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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