I have noticed when doing something nice to or for a stranger, I frequently get some derivative of "thank's bossman" back - usually middle aged and older black guys. Something like holding open a shop door, giving money to a performer, or picking something up dropped on the street.
I'm getting older and never heard this before. I assume it's generally kindness or meant sincerely but I feel like I have heard it allot in the last few months and it just made me curious if there is a reason. I almost never hear "thanks, man" or "thank you", "thanks" - there is frequently this bossman title attached.
Is this a title of respect for middle aged guys? Does it mean I put off a boss/management vibe? Dress like a douche? Being too nice? Coming of as insincere when I do something nice? Just curious if there is anything attached or that I am missing. I understand black people aren't a monolith or hive mind too.