Posted on Jun 25, 2021
When an E-4 calls me "hey" or "hey man" knowing that I am an officer, should I bother to correct him?
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This SPC calls me "hey man" outside work. I don't work with him directly; just happened to come across couple of times at work, and he did call me "sir". Not sure whether I should even bother to correct this SPC.
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Nothing is set in stone; I use to volunteer at the VA Muldoon (Alaska) I address everyone by SIR or MAM; until we become friends or I am told not to. Blessings
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Oh if you were off duty ,then he hasn't done anything wrong unfortunately
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Probably reply "what's up dude?"
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A light correction seems sufficient. I don't think you need to shred the kid, but correcting him is wise. Seems he does have the respect in uniform, in your own words. Pull him aside and remind him of the need for the courtesy at all times. I was friends with several officers as a young enlisted and a good reason was I knew how to separate to the two. But, if it's bothering you, Capn, you should correct it.
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Your ego is showing. Neither of you are in uniform and this troop wants to pull your chain. Your only alternative is next time you are both IN uniform to remind him how inappropriate his greetings are
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Absolutely not. Especially as an O3. Hes earned a promotion while you just fogged a mirror. Touch grass
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If You do not know the answer to this the You are not worth a shit as an officer so turn in you uniform
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