Depends on the situation actually. But if it is spoken in a professional situation while doing serious work related talk, with a much less experienced person, it can mean to be sarcastic in nature, or over-emphasising / dominating in nature . In same manner, “Sir” too is used at times. 
 At other times, if used casually, in lighter manner, it can be implied to be flirtatious too. So, only the lady in question can actually tell what is the affect of it.

Software Engineer

Don't know why but Madam sounds sarcastic than Ma'am

Consultant

It means the guy has determined you to be biologically opposite and that you most likely fall under feminine bucket. Stop reading too much into it 🤦🏻‍♂️

😭😭 one guy who likes me romantically call me madam  what that does mean now

It depends.  
 When we're angry on you.. arrey madam itta bhi samaz nai ata kya...  
 When you're angry on us.. ok, got it.. sorry m'am.  
 Making fun... aaj madam ka mood kharab h shayad..  
 Giving you your space when asked..  ji madam, understood.

Software Developer

I call my senior madam when I flirt with her 😅

Senior Associate

If you call a lady younger than you as 'Madam' /'Ma'am' What does that mean?

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If you call a lady younger than you as 'Madam' /'Ma'am'
What does that mean?

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This is the CEO of a tech firm. Had a discussion & told me he'd reach out for further updates. After 2 weeks, i reached out twice & he wrote this.

Just wondering why would he call me sir? Is this him mocking me or was the interview a joke to him or am i just thinking too much?

Maybe a stupid question but why would he call me sir?

Product Manager

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Hey everyone,
Hope it's going well. 

What this post is: a place to hang around and chat just about anything - without having a specific topic to discuss.  
Think of it like the watercooler at your office.  
 
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Founder

We are in the 21st century where everything has changed drastically and we are now in modern technology and living in an advanced culture, and it's very surprising that people are still following the Sir/Madam culture in some MNC'S and that also in the city like Bangalore. Some Supervisors/Managers like their subordinates to call them by Sir/Madam instead of by their name and also they like to sit in cabins separately. Are we living in the 21st century??

Sir/Madam concept in some MNC's

Human resources

Are married females incompetent as managers?
I'm contemplating a move to Google. Recently received an offer from them. Got to know about my future manager through team matching phase. Read a review about her on teammatemeter.com . She looks like a serious red flag.
The recruiter also sounds very desperate for me to join this particular team only when I asked for another team in team matching phase. What to do? Join or not? The manager and colleagues matter more than the money on the table! But money is also important.

Are married female managers incompetent?

Ok, silly question here. I am a final year student and I want to call the hr of the company I will be joining. How should I address her? By name or ma'am?

Asking this here to get real answers from legit people.

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Analyst

Putting this in meme because it is a satire on patriarchy, nothing beyond

Sonakshi Sinha, the actor got married recently. Hyped by media for wrong reasons obviously, even said the parents won't celebrate. 

Mom: Did the parents join? 

Me: Yes! She hugged her father after signing the marriage registration. Her mom was besides the son-in-law.

Mom: How old is she?

Me: 37

Mom: Tabhi! (That's why)

So guys, the threshold is 37 FYI

P.S. Conversation happened in Hindi, but translated here for reference

Mom's reaction to Sonakshi's wedding

Corporate Strategist

Of course I get called Aunty/Didi by 20+ kids or even 50+ females
Like wtf

How do you react/handle?

Guys, do you also get called Uncle by random kids?

They know madam

At what age you guys are thinking for marriage, I'm 27, relative says I passed the age😂

Data engineer

when we stop singing along to the lyrics of Prateek Kuhad or The Local Train, but just listen, looking either up at the moon and stars or down to the earth and maybe walking around

What does it mean?

Growth Manager

Why do people on this platform assume a generic username to be a man? (if the username doesn't give the gender away)

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Customer success

I had a big argument with my girlfriend yesterday evening. We were at a club with our friend group. I got super drunk because of work pressure. I only did it to relax.

I went to the washroom to pee and when I came back I saw my gf standing with her back towards me. I was super drunk and I cuddled her from behind.

Big mistake. It was not my girlfriend but her friend. I got confused because both were wearing similar dresses and it was a little dark. Also they have similar physique. 

My girlfriend threw her drink on me and started walking out of the club.

I tried to explain that they had similar outfits but she said that she is wearing mauve while her friend was wearing purple. It was so dark and I couldn't understand the colour difference, both looked purple to me.

She left after fighting. I apologized to her friend and she is okay with it.

but my gf is saying that she hates me and has blocked me on whatsapp. What should i do?

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