Hmm my generic term is not so polite.

Just waer that one piece hot ass dress of your's...m'am

Nothing wrong with being respectful, the more you give, the more you get. Also, never make promises. As Yoda said, "do or do not, there is no try". Same goes for promises. Not to sound cynical, but people who make a lot of promises can rarely keep them, probably because they make too many. The fewer you make the better. Just keep your word when you say you will do something. That way, when you do make a promise, folks will take it serious.

You're lovely ma'am.
Have a nice night!

You can call me mister, I find it kind of cute actually. Sir is my dad though.

Not sure what the issue would be, a lovely woman with eyes you can fall into, whats not to trust.

It's a rather sad commentary that what was once considered polite, and entirely keeping with etiquette is something with which to be offended.

Hats off to you, miss, for keeping it classy.

Call me whatever you please Bixton!
Good luck witht he dog business.

miss, you may call me whatever your respectful little heart desires

just call me

I liked being called "sir", but feel free to call me "sweets" too. lol No complaints here!

"I want to start walking dogs...do I need to start making promises to people in order for them to trust me with their canines?"

are applying for work at a place that walks dogs? or starting your own business of walking dogs?

"I refer to ALL men as sir and/or mister. Whether you like it or not."

but it makes me feel OLD. (which I am!)