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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I moved to the west coast and this is the norm in my city. It was hard to adapt to and I cared a lot for a while but I’m used to it now. I don’t care anymore and am not sure why I ever was bothered by it.

Maybe they’re from elsewhere? If it bothers you I agree that you need to give the kid another option for what to call you. They’re not going to read your mind.[/quote]

I'm from the West Coast. This is normal for the West Coast. It's not a sign of rudeness. The kid isn't trying to bother you.

If you're in the DMV, however, most people do titles. It's fine to correct the kid and say something like "Most kids call me (preferred name). Can you call me (preferred name)."[/quote]

I'm in the DMV and most kids don't use titles in our circle.  We live in Arlington, if that matters.  I never expect a child to call me Ms. It's completely your right to correct a child and ask them to call you something else, [b]but I will make fun of you [/b]when I hear that you've done it![/quote]

And here’s the fake southern ‘manners.’ How can you not see how mean and rude it is to mock someone for their preferred name?

I really don’t understand why people think that being more formal, or using titles, is grounds for making fun of someone? You can’t see the hypocrisy of being unkind to people different than yourself? [/quote]

You're not requesting the honorific because you want to be treated kindly. You're requesting it because you want the child to acknowledge your superior position in the hierarchy. [/quote]

…and so what? A nine year old neighbor kid [i]is [/i]inferior to the mother of his playmate, especially within her own home. What’s wrong with acknowledging that, politely, he too respects the lady of the house?

I was going to make you kids snacks while you play video games, but now I think I’ll just keep clipping coupons and tidying the kitchen…[/quote]

Clipping coupons?

Are you 80? 
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You think only 80 year olds need to manage their money?  Are you dim?  Clearly.[/quote]

I think only 80 year olds sit around clipping paper coupons.

Or maybe it’s a tradwife thing.  :lol:

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