I think the guys that do that are just dicks but it's just the way they are or were raised. Remember - If things dont change or work out as you intend it to, then go look for a new change! It's not a height thing. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A boss that does their job well has appropriate staffing levels so that one person calling out isn't a major problem. So it doesn't feel patronizing from him. I do it online too. Still, as much as I'd like to think that I've bristled at "boss" out of some affront to my Tom Joad-like standing as friend to the common man, I'm not sure that fully explains it either. The unequal power relationship between a manager and their subordinate is one of the most dysfunctional features of traditional employment. Press J to jump to the feed. It depends on how you take the word or bond with the person calling you boss. Your boss is trying to tamp down your growing flame before it gets any bigger. When I was big, people used to call me bubba which was obviously tied to my weight, after I lost it, nobody called me that. So, make sure that you choose your words and behave respectfully toward others. It's kinda catchy when you are immersed in it, Yes Sir, Boss. However, whether you find it churlish or chummy is maybe because you are already chums. As a result of this attraction, they treat you like your boss and call you boss. There may be some reasons you should know why people are using the BOSS word for you. And giving them the ounce of motivation every now and then as needed. People are born with leadership qualities, and some people may get them with time. Cattle are part of the genus Bos, usually classified as Bos taurus. Employee: No problem. I dont give a shit. ", When I was working with felons I learned boss was a mocking term equivillant to asshole. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Politely say something like, When you call me boss, do you mean it positively?, As with so many other words, how you hear boss depends a lot on how they say it.