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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I default to mr./ miss first name. But[b] if a person says "call me x" I will respect that. I feel like it is rude to deny someone's wishes even if that is actually really difficult for me.[/b] I'm 35 with two kids and still default to mr/mrs lastname myself![/quote] +1. I want my children to be respectful, a concept which often means different things to different people. We default to Mr./Ms. Last Name at first since formality usually has less potential to cause offense initially than informality might, but we teach the kids to address each adult in accordance with the individual's wishes once known. I was raised with the belief that the cornerstone of good manners is treating others in a way that makes everyone you interact with feel comfortable, so we strive to honor people's individual preferences. IMHO, doing anything else would strike me as rude. [/quote]
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