What makes you call someone Mr. or Mrs. Ms. so and so as opposed to their first name?

It’s ridiculous

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JPWhoo · 36-40, M

Furthermore, why is there a distinction in the prefixes between married and unmarried women but not between married and unmarried men? The great writer, Ambrose Bierce once observed this peculiarity and suggested that it be remedied by using the prefix, “mush” for unmarried men.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@JPWhoo Because the historical use of gender pronouns was based around women as men's property and that is re-inforced in christian teachings.

Neoerectus · M

@JPWhoo Ms. came about in 70's for this. I use it by default.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@Neoerectus Ms/Mrs/Miss for women but only Mr for men - that's wierd stereotyping right there.

JPWhoo · 36-40, M

@zonavar68 What’s the difference between Ms and Miss anyway?

bijouxbroussard · F

@JPWhoo There are married women who use "Ms."
I did.