Quote: Miss & Ma'am Use Ma'am as in Yes Ma'am and No Ma'am --- Miss just doesn't sound right, "Yes Miss"? Use Miss with a name -- always, always with a first name, only with the last name when they are single And while we are at it, never, never, never use Mrs. with a first name. Miss Ann (doesn't matter if she is married or not); if she is married, Mrs. Robinson; Miss Robinson if not.
Now if you're not sure, do you use Ms. (pronounced mizz)?