Guv'nah

While this is not the best week to be a governor in the US, there's never a bad time to be called "guv'nah" here in London. Every now and then, like tonight, a taxi driver gives me a "where to, guv" or a "cheers, guv'nah." Not sure why I like it so much better than mate, boss, mister, sir, or even cap'n.