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When did it become acceptable to address men as "Mr" and then their First name instead of their last name?
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 82114053:MV81MDM5ODM4XzkyMzM2MDg5XzZBNDZGMUJF] [quote:Clarence Worley:MV81MDM5ODM4XzMwRDdCMEY2] Everywhere I go now I am addressed formally by my first name instead of my last name. So for example, if my name was James Smith, I would be addressed as "Mr James" instead of "Mr Smith". How & why did this become the norm?!? I don't get it! [/quote] Tennessee born and raised, 5 1/2 years military. I am 41 years of age. I answer everyone sir or ma'am no matter the age. I refer to any adult male whom I do not know their last name by Mr. First name. It's a sign of long lost respect for strangers. I was taught to treat others as I would like to be given. If someone in this day and age even utters the pre sir name with "Mr..." then sir or ma'am be honored, you just witnessed a deer shedding its horns! Good day Mr. Worley! [/quote]
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Everywhere I go now I am addressed formally by my first name instead of my last name. So for example, if my name was James Smith, I would be addressed as "Mr James" instead of "Mr Smith". How & why did this become the norm?!? I don't get it!
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