Re: Changing boundaries
Re: Changing boundaries
When I started work, all the "senior' staff were called Mr, Mrs or Miss, and woe betide if you ever called them by their first name whilst in work, some were so scary I wouldn't even call them their christian names when on staff doesRe: Changing boundaries
Re: Changing boundaries
Re: Changing boundaries
One of the charming things about living in the American South is that older ladies, even when it might be appropriate to call them by their first names, are instead titled "Miss" in front of their names. For men, it's "Mister." It's the perfect mix of familiarity and respect.Re: Changing boundaries
I can't remember calling anybody Mr or Mrs (except teachers) it's usually been christian names.Re: Changing boundaries
I don't like to be addressed by my first name by people I do not ( and am never likely to) know - tradesmen, shop assistants, faceless voices over the telephone etc., What I dislike even more is someone who immediately thinks they can abbreviate my first name! They never do it more than once!Re: Changing boundaries
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