Isn't mate like saying dude, bro, or man? I agree with Jazz, unless he is pissed, don't worry.
I address most people by sir or ma'am. You would be surpised how many women get pissy when you say ma'am, because that implies "old age".
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Originally Posted by kramus
You can guess I've been pure blue-collar my entire working career. I've been told by my Lady that my responses to some situations she finds herself in professionally would not be acceptable. My response to that is "fuck'em", but then I don't have anything invested in appearing subservient, servile, or placatory towards anyone in a work environment.
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This. Agree 100%.