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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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Anonymous Coward |
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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!
Quoting: Clarence Worley It is not proper in a formal sense. In the same way as wearing a sport coat, a button & collar shirt, but no necktie, is not proper in a formal sense. But it has become a moderately respectful, yet still casual, form of address through widespread use. Usually among those who have a somewhat familiar acquaintance. Like for a regular customer at a bar, addressed by the barkeep. To just start calling someone that way, when it's a first encounter, seems a bit too familiar for some people's liking.
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