am.

In the precision of that threefold relation, we are apt to overlook the strangest word in the phrase – the word "am."

The Incarnation 2008

But I actually prefer the advice provided later in the discussion by another online follower, who dismissed the indirect approach in favor of this strategy, suggested for the female: Look the server in the eye and say, 'I should be addressed as ma'am.'

Tom Sietsema on Michel: Richard bets on Tysons Corner -- Diners come up a little short Tom Sietsema 2010

In the precision of that threefold relation, we are apt to overlook the strangest word in the phrase – the word "am."

Insight Scoop | The Ignatius Press Blog: 2008

Eugenia, till the servant said, 'this is the man, ma'am.'

Camilla 2008

"Disabled," for me is neither negative nor positive rather it is who I 'am.'

Trauma Dodie Bellamy 2008

BECK: My wife married me when she thought I would be a garbage man, and it turns out I kind of am.

CNN Transcript Jan 16, 2007 2007

Miss Keeldar happened to be near it at the moment, Caroline at the other end of the room; she saw a note put into Shirley's hands, and heard the words - 'From Mr. Moore, ma'am.'

Shirley, by Charlotte Bronte 2004

That is the test to which you shall be brought, ma'am. '

Shirley, by Charlotte Bronte 2004

PPPO hey the new Pretty Porky and Pissed Off website is up! click below and check it out (tuscedero is missing from this pic -- really we are four) height = "200" width = "260" just got back from a meeting with an editor. feelin 'way cooler than i actually am. which is a good thing! xxx mitten see, i can be happy.duh. prev - next

mitten Diary Entry mitten 2001

You're as beautiful as you are dangerous, Ma'am. '

Sharpe's Enemy Cornwell, Bernard 1984