Miss, Mrs. or Madam? The demise of Ms?

[Jack Scorpion]

I love "Fraulein." It has a such a ring to it.

Of course I'm an ignorant American.

 

[skinnychik]

How very out-of-style of me. I'm a "Ms." Admittedly, I am a teacher though. Very few tachers at my school seem to be doing the Mrs./Miss thing. Maybe they're all divorced!

 

[Rosie]

How very out-of-style of me. I'm a "Ms." Admittedly, I am a teacher though. Very few tachers at my school seem to be doing the Mrs./Miss thing. Maybe they're all divorced!

See, skinnychik too. You're a perceptive one Matt.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Just don't call me "Ma'am". Until I turn 50.

 

[RedPop4]

Well, dear (we say these things down here) there's no other term of respect for ladies, these days.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Well, dear (we say these things down here) there's no other term of respect for ladies, these days.

"Dear," pronounced "de-ah," is very popular in Maine.

 

[Tin Pan Sally]

Mz can mean married or single, that's the point.

 

[20thCenturyTim]

Ditto here at IU

In the academic circles I travel in, the use of Ms. is scrupulously and consistently observed. Failure to use it invites correction.

Colorado State are you? I like Ft.Collins. Anyway, Ms. iz still around a lot. To me it is a neutral, ambiguous signifier. I have had this debate with girlfriends. That and taking the man's last name upon marriage. Also, the MWRs out there are very frustrating to single men. MWR? Married Without Ring. Another social convention that seems to be easily put aside now.

 

[RedPop4]

"Dear," pronounced "de-ah," is very popular in Maine.

Fair enough.lol

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Well, dear (we say these things down here) there's no other term of respect for ladies, these days.

To me, Miss = young; Ma'am = matron. I suppose that can depend on geography though. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt

 

[LizzieMaine]

Up here, most any adult woman is liable to be called "dear" -- or, more accurately, "dee-ah" as an honorific. Especially by lunch room waitresses, grocery store clerks, postal workers, and friendly old guys on the street.

It can be unsettling if you didn't grow up hearing it, but I actually think it's kinda sweet.

 

[Pilgrim]

Bella, if you ever visit Texas, just remember that in that state, any female over 18 is referred to as "Ma'am" by polite sales staff.

Well brought up Texas kids will consistently answer Yes Sir and No Sir, and Yes Ma'am and No Ma'am.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

She's a recent Fraulein

Meaning what? That she is an ex-Frau, or that she's an ex-Fraulein? Ach!

.

 

[RedPop4]

Up here, most any adult woman is liable to be called "dear" -- or, more accurately, "dee-ah" as an honorific. Especially by lunch room waitresses, grocery store clerks, postal workers, and friendly old guys on the street.

It can be unsettling if you didn't grow up hearing it, but I actually think it's kinda sweet.

That is DEFINITELY how it's intended down here.

 

[KAT]

Meaning what? That she is an ex-Frau, or that she's an ex-Fraulein? Ach!

.

YOU GOT A PM (good its not PMSlol )

 

[scotrace]

Rats

Up here, most any adult woman is liable to be called "dear" -- or, more accurately, "dee-ah" as an honorific. Especially by lunch room waitresses, grocery store clerks, postal workers, and friendly old guys on the street.

It can be unsettling if you didn't grow up hearing it, but I actually think it's kinda sweet.

I thought the waitress at the Wiskasset Lobster House had a thing for me.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Meaning what? That she is an ex-Frau, or that she's an ex-Fraulein? Ach!

.

KAT can elaborate, right dear? I've said too much already.

I was born in Texas... Big hats big patriotism and big manners.

So who here uses Miss or Mrs. in their professional careers?

 

[Irena]

So who here uses Miss or Mrs. in their professional careers?

I don't have a professional career yet, but when I do I will!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

KAT can elaborate, right dear?

Thank you, dee-ah. She just PM'd me.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

I should add that I call my male guinea pigs dee-ah.