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Good Day, Madam

July 27, 2025 6 Comments

By Shobha Sriram

“Don’t call me madam; it makes me feel like I’m running a brothel.”

The way the woman—a LinkedIn connection—reacted to my friendly “Good morning, madam,” was unexpected and embarrassing.

Right from the start, she was constantly messaging me. She wanted to talk about a job. I wasn’t looking for one, but I still agreed to a meeting.

Then came the call with this awkward moment and her attempt to cow me.

It shook me.

But I wouldn’t let her intimidate me. I wouldn’t play mind games.

“I think we’re done here. Good day, madam,” I said, before hanging up.

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  1. Murali B says

    July 27, 2025 at 6:08 am

    Sounds real and true.

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  2. Joe Vallaley says

    July 28, 2025 at 11:52 pm

    Wow. That takes guts to write.

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  3. Eliza Dolittle says

    July 29, 2025 at 11:05 pm

    There’s nothing wrong with calling a lady “madam.” It’s a pretty respectful way to refer to women.

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  4. Ed Kratz says

    July 30, 2025 at 10:29 am

    Witty and fun. Well done.

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  5. Rini Simon says

    August 2, 2025 at 2:53 am

    I would’ve said: Good riddance, madam.

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  6. Anushree Mukherjee says

    August 19, 2025 at 2:40 am

    Very nasty of the “Madam”

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