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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a 9-year-old neighbor who comes over to play with my kids sometimes. He’s very polite otherwise, but he always calls me “Sarah,” not “Miss Sarah” or “Mrs. [Last Name].”
I was raised to address adults with a title, especially if they’re not family. I haven’t said anything, but it bugs me a little every time. Is this just a generational thing, or should I gently correct him? What’s the etiquette these days?[/quote]

You should be called what you want to be called, so if you want to be called Miss Sarah, then tell him. I would not expect a child to know that, though.

The default in our circle is the same as when I was a child, which is using first names for everyone, except for those who are much older or teachers or other leaders-- or those who made it clear that they were "Miss Sarah" or "Mrs. Smith" when introducing themselves. So I called many adults just "Sarah" as a child, unless they were clear that they wanted to be addressed as something else. My kids do the same thing.

So overall, just tell him what you want to be called--but don't expect him to magically know what you want. [/quote]

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