Opinion: I call you ‘sir’ but that doesn’t mean I respect you, sir

How about a middle finger salute?

By Your Pissed Off Subordinate

My leave was denied for the third training weekend in a row? Understood, sir.

Can you please sign this quarterly awards package I submitted to you two quarters ago? Sir.

I appreciate you taking the time to counsel me on email etiquette. Sir. I don’t know what I would do without your constant vigilance to keep me in line. Sir.

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