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when did we stop addressing everyone as "Mr" & "Mrs"?
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:14 pm
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:14 pm
i'm watching Boardwalk Empire and they call everyone, not just superiors or distinguished people, Mr or Mrs last name.
very classy.
very classy.
This post was edited on 8/20/17 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:17 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
When society starting adding more genders.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:19 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I haven't nor have my kids!
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:20 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Because it is sexist. Get with the times. More than 2 genders, and having Mr in Mrs is slavery.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:22 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
"We" haven't.
My kids are all about "Mr. & Mrs. and "Yes sir", "No sir".
My kids are all about "Mr. & Mrs. and "Yes sir", "No sir".
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:25 pm to Rebel
Plus won...It is not that hard to show respect and common courtesy, respect, and manners.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:26 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I still do and so do my kids.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:38 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
My grandfather has been dead for almost 5 years now.
If I catch myself not saying it, I duck my head ....habit. I can still feel the wind of his upcoming slap.
If I catch myself not saying it, I duck my head ....habit. I can still feel the wind of his upcoming slap.
This post was edited on 8/20/17 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:40 pm to Rebel
quote:
"We" haven't. My kids are all about "Mr. & Mrs. and "Yes sir", "No sir".
Same here.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:42 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I address older people as Mr or Mrs... No matter what. There are times when I strategically do not do it. If it is a situation in which I want someone to know they are my equal (at work, certain public situations), but as a child it was expected for me to address anyone older than I as "Mr" or "Mrs".
My parents just use to introduce everyone to me as "Mr _________" or "Ms ______", but "Yes ma'am", "No sir". I do this when I go somewhere.... Like to a store or the doctor's office and everyone who works there I address them as "ma'am or "sir", but I notice that younger people don't do this. If they go to a store, for example, and ask an employee a question. They get the answer and just move on instead of saying "thank you ma'am/sir" or any type of general respect gestures.
My parents just use to introduce everyone to me as "Mr _________" or "Ms ______", but "Yes ma'am", "No sir". I do this when I go somewhere.... Like to a store or the doctor's office and everyone who works there I address them as "ma'am or "sir", but I notice that younger people don't do this. If they go to a store, for example, and ask an employee a question. They get the answer and just move on instead of saying "thank you ma'am/sir" or any type of general respect gestures.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:43 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
using first names is much more personable and engaging in the business world.
The only person I've ever mrs or mr. was teachers and professors.
The only person I've ever mrs or mr. was teachers and professors.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:45 pm to Rebel
quote:yes we have
"We" haven't.
My kids are all about "Mr. & Mrs. and "Yes sir", "No sir".
Read my post. You aren't introducing your wife to a coworker as mrs last name or referring to your friend as mr last name
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:46 pm to Scooba
quote:
When society starting adding more genders.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:47 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
In the '60's when the hippie culture came along.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:50 pm to jdeval1
quote:you call almost every adult you talk to mr or mrs last name?
I still do and so do my kids.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:52 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
My entire family and I still do. From my Aunt's and Uncle's to our kids and grandchildren. I'm 51 and I refer to all women initially as maam. Instinctively. The way I was raised.
Anyone elderly than I am, will always be, yessir, yes maam, until I see they are undeserving. If they are a pos then I call them their surname. Respect given, respect gained
Aaagh, the good old days. Damn, I' m old
Anyone elderly than I am, will always be, yessir, yes maam, until I see they are undeserving. If they are a pos then I call them their surname. Respect given, respect gained
Aaagh, the good old days. Damn, I' m old
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:53 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:
i'm watching Boardwalk Empire and they call everyone, not just superiors or distinguished people, Mr or Mrs.
Was this before or after the murders, brutal beatings, and other organized crime activity?
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:55 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I'm in my thirties and still address all my friends' parents by Mr and Mrs. I'd feel weird if I didn't.
Posted on 8/20/17 at 8:57 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I still do and so does my family. But I'd have to believe the erosion of the family dynamic or lack of a father at home to teach just an ounce of respect for others has killed this.
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