Using "Ms" or "Mrs" in addressing females

[alkemyst]

so old school, 'sup shorty' is the way to roll now old man.

 

[Bryophyte]

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

 

[sdifox]

Miss unless corrected by said female.

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: Chryso

Originally posted by: Shadow Conception
I always use Mr.

That is a good idea since she will probably have to ask a man what to do about your letter anyway.

I lol'd :laugh:

 

[Vehemence]

I ususally say "hussie"

 

[SphinxnihpS]

It's Miss! Ms. is a femi-NAZI prevarication.

 

[SphinxnihpS]

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

That's because women an minorities worry about stupid shit.

 

[BW86]

I always use Ms. unless I know the individual is married.

 

[BornStar]

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

Trust me, that's not as bad as Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. I need to figure out a way to get a doctorate. My pride can't take this.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

That's because women an minorities worry about stupid shit.

:beer:

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: BornStar

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

Trust me, that's not as bad as Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. I need to figure out a way to get a doctorate. My pride can't take this.

If you've got a Mr. Jane Smith, there's a bigger problem than the lack of a doctorate.

 

[Kadarin]

Another vote here for "sugartits"... I'm going to use this one on my g/f and see how she reacts.

 

[BornStar]

Originally posted by: allisolm

Originally posted by: BornStar

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

Trust me, that's not as bad as Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. I need to figure out a way to get a doctorate. My pride can't take this.

If you've got a Mr. Jane Smith, there's a bigger problem than the lack of a doctorate.

Formal titles go by the person with the highest degree which is definitely not me. While my wife doesn't have her doctorate quite yet, a year from now we will formally be known as Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. Best case scenario we'll be Dr. and Mr. Smith.

 

[Lola]

If you don't know... use Ms. ALWAYS.

 

[Row1and]

Originally posted by: dbk
I always thought Ms. unless you know she's married and she knows that you know... *shrug*

That is correcto!

 

[Row1and]

Originally posted by: SphinxnihpS
It's Miss! Ms. is a femi-NAZI prevarication.

:laugh: WHAAAAAT?

lol @ that quote

 

[RaistlinZ]

What about when speaking to a woman you don't know? What do you ladies prefer? I tend to use "Miss" if the lady/girl I'm speaking to is clearly much younger than me. I use "Ma'am" if she's clearly much older than me.

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: BornStar

Originally posted by: allisolm

Originally posted by: BornStar

Originally posted by: Bryophyte

Originally posted by: Imported
I've had a few co-workers tell me they hate being addressed as Ms.

I prefer Ms. I don't see why a woman's marital status must be pointed out when she's addressed, but a man's isn't. I dislike being referred to as "Mrs" and find it particularly insulting to be referred to as "Mrs (husband's first name) (last name)" (like when they write "Mr and Mrs John Smith".

Trust me, that's not as bad as Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. I need to figure out a way to get a doctorate. My pride can't take this.

If you've got a Mr. Jane Smith, there's a bigger problem than the lack of a doctorate.

Formal titles go by the person with the highest degree which is definitely not me. While my wife doesn't have her doctorate quite yet, a year from now we will formally be known as Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. Best case scenario we'll be Dr. and Mr. Smith.

I believe it would be Dr. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith, not Dr. and Mr. Jane Smith. There is no Mr. Jane Smith or Dr. John Smith.

 

[BornStarlet]

There is a Mr. Jane Smith just as much as with Dr. and Mrs. John Smith there is a Mrs. John Smith....

In response to the OP, I prefer Ms professionally and Mrs. in social situations, but I really think this is different between everyone so maybe just go with "to whom it may concern"