I work for FedEx. The racial divide is about 50/50. Everyone there is great! But I cringe inside when a coworker calls me boss. We are equals, I'm not in a position of authority. It's used in the context of sir or even dude would be. "Have a good day boss."

Is this just something heard growing up that it becomes common to use. Or am I being slighted. Due to America's long, troubled past, it just doesn't sit right when I'm called boss.

Thanks for any insight.