The use of the term 'sir'

DQuadfather · #1 03-13-2007, 01:51 PM

Over the last year or so, I've noticed that the word 'sir' has crept into the poker lexicon and now seems a permanent fixture. It's use is obviously polite, but how was it able to reach the tipping point? Is someone responsible for popularizing it, or is this finally becoming a better world?

deacsoft · #2 03-13-2007, 03:03 PM

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Not so fast. It's often used in the form of sarcasm. Instead of saying, "nice hand, a-hole" it would be said, "nice hand, sir".

kidmarine · #3 03-13-2007, 03:09 PM

ah, thank you for clearing that up sir.

I'm funny.

lucky_mf · #4 03-13-2007, 03:14 PM

I say type it all the time with no intentions of sarcasim. It more personalized than typing "nh" and easier than typing "nh DQuadfather129."

Lucky

SheridanCat · #5 03-13-2007, 03:50 PM

In live play, the use of "sir" is pretty common and has been for a long time. It's common courtesy, really.

Online, it's sarcasm.

lucky_mf · #6 03-13-2007, 03:52 PM

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Online, it's sarcasm.

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Does this mean people think I'm being a dick when I'm really just being polite?

Lucky

BigBuffet · #7 03-13-2007, 04:00 PM

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No. You'd be a dik if you said:

"Nice hand, sir. By hand, I mean catch. By sir, I mean AH" [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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Wongboy · #8 03-13-2007, 05:19 PM

I agree that it is mostly meant to be polite when said live and sarcastic when typed online.

Note that sarcasm is a heck of a lot better than berating someone. The fish may not understand that I am being sarcastic when I say nh after he called my all-in with a 2 outer on the turn. The experienced, knowledgable player will respond equally sarcasticly by just saying "ty", and to the fish sitting at the table it seems like we had a pleasant exchange, when in reality I said "lucky catch, you f@#$ing A$$hole", and he responded with "Yeah F@#k You, too".

cdlarmore · #9 03-13-2007, 05:33 PM

yea man, sirs to old school to be used as a sign of respect anymore, and most people dont like to hear sir or maam because they feel old

deacsoft · #10 03-13-2007, 08:08 PM

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Does this mean people think I'm being a dick when I'm really just being polite?

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Not every time. I now use "nh bra". This seems to not give anyone any kind of idea of what I exactly mean. They can take it either way.

If you like using "nh sir" when you mean it I suggest that use after a hand that you were not involved in. Like if someone at the table flops the nut straight with A-K and then gets paid off by someone else with 2 pair. You say "nh sir". Now everyone at the table thinks you mean it.