Manager scolds employee for saying 'sure' instead of 'yes' when he asked him to do a task: 'I told him to do something, it’s a command from his manager, not a request.'

Manager scolds employee for saying 'sure' instead of 'yes' when he asked him to do a task: 'I told him to do something, it’s a command from his manager, not a request.'

Every boss expects a different level of formality from their employees. I know a lot of Southern people who feel disrespected if they're not addressed as "yes sir" or "yes ma'am." On the other side, I know Northerners who get incredibly offended if people call them "ma'am" because it makes them feel old. In general, society has become less formal over time. 40 years ago, there were still some offices where it wasn't appropriate for a female empl…