29-08-2018, 02:32 PM
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Re: Changing boundaries
Originally Posted by Artangel
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My problem is usually when l am asked if l am a Miss, Ms or Mrs? Being divorced, l am not sure what my title should be. Miss sounds like l am a spinster or that l am very young!
Ms, sounds like l burned my bra and l am not keen on men!
l prefer Mrs, even though l am no longer married.
I was threatened with Contemp of Court when the judge declared I could now call myself M/S and asking him would my ex be then called M/Stir. Then wanting to know why not.
29-08-2018, 03:43 PM
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Re: Changing boundaries
Originally Posted by Artangel
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My problem is usually when l am asked if l am a Miss, Ms or Mrs? Being divorced, l am not sure what my title should be. Miss sounds like l am a spinster or that l am very young!
Ms, sounds like l burned my bra and l am not keen on men!
l prefer Mrs, even though l am no longer married.
29-08-2018, 03:45 PM
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Re: Changing boundaries
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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Miss, Ms, and Mrs are all short forms of Mistress - try using that next time someone asks. I once did and the reaction was hilarious!
29-08-2018, 03:59 PM
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Re: Changing boundaries
Originally Posted by Muddy
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My nephews and nieces address me by my first name .I think they should call me auntie.
As I haven't had any contact with them for over 10 years now it doesn't matter...
29-08-2018, 09:44 PM
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Re: Changing boundaries
Originally Posted by Surfermom
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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. When people don't know each other or there is reason to offer respect - age, position, etc. - we still refer to each other as "sir" or "ma'am."
I've heard those being used on American TV programmes SM and I think it's lovely. Sounds SO respectful and quite charming.
Originally Posted by solo
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LOL .Same as being called Madame. I am always tempted to tell them I have yet to run a brothel .
Thanks everyone, interesting to read all your comments and how some of us differ.
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